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Williams Fork Reservoir

Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado — Grand County.

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1,549Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 88877827).

Location & fast facts

Where Williams Fork Reservoir is in Colorado

The red circle marks Williams Fork Reservoir.

Fast facts

About Williams Fork Reservoir

  • County: Grand
  • Nearest city: Hot Sulphur Springs (about 5.1 mi from the lake)
  • Mapped as: Reservoir (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 68 mi from Denver and 71 mi from Fort Collins, 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. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Northern pike, Lake trout, Rainbow trout and Kokanee
  • Camping. 8 campgrounds within 15 mi (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: Brown trout, Kokanee, Lake trout, Northern pike, Rainbow trout.

Stocking: Catchable trout and Sub-catchables

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Colorado Fishing Atlas record for Williams Fork Reservoir (Grand County, CPW water code 70881). Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Williams Fork Reservoir shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Boat ramp (Boat launch)11 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 88877827), 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 Williams Fork Reservoir

We found 8 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Williams Fork Reservoir. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

2 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 Williams Fork 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 (40.0178, -106.2110). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Williams Fork 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 Williams Fork 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

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating40.0194, -106.2024

    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 Williams Fork Reservoir

    How big is Williams Fork Reservoir?

    Williams Fork Reservoir covers about 1,549 acres in Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado (Grand County).

    What fish are in Williams Fork Reservoir?

    CPW Colorado Fishing Atlas lists Northern pike, Lake trout, Rainbow trout, Kokanee and Brown trout.

    Is there a public boat launch on Williams Fork Reservoir?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Williams Fork Reservoir?

    Yes. We list 8 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Williams Fork Reservoir?

    Williams Fork Reservoir touches Hot Sulphur Springs in Grand County, Colorado.

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