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Crawford Reservoir

Crawford, Colorado — Delta County.

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376Surface acres
3Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 64452341).

Location & fast facts

Where Crawford Reservoir is in Colorado

The red circle marks Crawford Reservoir.

Fast facts

About Crawford Reservoir

  • County: Delta
  • Nearest city: Crawford (about 0.6 mi from the lake)
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 58 mi from Grand Junction and 150 mi from Colorado Springs, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Colorado: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Colorado

Official CPW pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 3 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie and Yellow perch
  • Camping. 7 campgrounds within 15 mi, 2 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official fishing data (Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

Fish species listed for this water in the CPW Fishing Atlas: Black crappie, Channel catfish, Common carp, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, Yellow perch.

Stocking: Catchable trout, Sub-catchables and Warmwater

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Colorado Fishing Atlas record for Crawford Reservoir (Delta County, CPW water code 89284). Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Crawford Reservoir shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Iron Creek Campground (campground)Clear Fork Campground (campground)Boat ramp (Boat launch)1Boat ramp (Boat launch)2Boat ramp (Boat launch)3½ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch Campground
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  2. 2Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  3. 3Boat ramp
    Boat launch

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 64452341), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Crawford Reservoir

We found 7 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Crawford Reservoir, 2 of them within 5 miles. 2 are right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

1 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Colorado

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Nearest airports

The closest airport with scheduled passenger flights to Crawford Reservoir, plus larger airports within about 150 miles:

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Airports with scheduled airline service from OurAirports (large and medium airports); larger airports are FAA large, medium and small hubs by FAA CY2025 enplanements ("major airport" = FAA large hub). Distances are straight-line from the lake's center, not driving distance; road routes are longer.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (38.6811, -107.6010). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Crawford Reservoir. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Crawford Reservoir

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in MT (America/Denver), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    3 public access sites listed, 3 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating38.6762, -107.5991
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating38.6871, -107.6001
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating38.6926, -107.5996

    OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Crawford Reservoir

    How big is Crawford Reservoir?

    Crawford Reservoir covers about 376 acres in Crawford, Colorado (Delta County).

    What fish are in Crawford Reservoir?

    CPW Colorado Fishing Atlas lists Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Yellow perch, Channel catfish and Common carp.

    Is there a public boat launch on Crawford Reservoir?

    Yes. 3 public trailer launches are listed: Boat ramp, Boat ramp and Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Crawford Reservoir?

    Yes. We list 7 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 2 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Crawford Reservoir?

    Crawford Reservoir touches Crawford in Delta County, Colorado.

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