🏖️ Lake / Reservoir
🟢 Easy $11/vehicle daily pass
🌊 About Island Acres (Colorado River)
A developed swimming and fishing area along the Colorado River near Palisade, with calmer pond sections distinct from the swifter main river channel — a good option for those wanting river-adjacent swimming without whitewater currents.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$11/vehicle daily pass
Water Temperature
💧 Warm, calmer than the main river channel
Water Type
Reservoir-style ponds along the Colorado River
Managed By
Colorado Parks & Wildlife (part of James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park)
County
Mesa / Garfield County, Colorado
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Island Acres, I-70 exit 47, near Palisade, CO
Access Notes:
Easy, developed access; calmer ponds separate from the swifter main Colorado River channel
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: $11/vehicle daily pass
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace