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Soembody asked where we boat in Colorado. Here is one of the Colorado boating spots. 9100' above sea level.

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A little hard to see but you can see some of the ski runs from Keystone in the background:

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Ah yes, Lake Dillon. Nice to see the level up. Stopped by there a few years ago. Level was something like 30' down.
 
We have a house in Frisco however rarely ever get out in the summer with the boat here in WI. The only problem with Lake Dillon is not being able to swim in it. I never really understood how its ok for dogs/wild animals to go in the water due to it being a water supply for the front range etc but its not ok to go for a swim.
 
After record or near record snow falls in the Rockies this last winter, most lakes and reservoirs are at or near max. They had to release some water from Dillon when the runoff was at peak.
 
I was told no swimming because of the cold water.
 
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Originally posted by Maxwell

We have a house in Frisco however rarely ever get out in the summer with the boat here in WI. The only problem with Lake Dillon is not being able to swim in it. I never really understood how its ok for dogs/wild animals to go in the water due to it being a water supply for the front range etc but its not ok to go for a swim.

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OK. I'll bite. Can't swim in a lake?
 
Swimming/water skiing etc and jet skis are all prohibited on lake dillon. I'm guessing that there could be other reasons but was always told that its due to it being a reservoir that supplies the front range with drinking water.

However it is a gorgeous place to get on the water with the mountain backdrop etc.
 
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Originally posted by Maxwell

Swimming/water skiing etc and jet skis are all prohibited on lake dillon. I'm guessing that there could be other reasons but was always told that its due to it being a reservoir that supplies the front range with drinking water.

However it is a gorgeous place to get on the water with the mountain backdrop etc.

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I had heard of places one could not swim but mostly because of pollution issues.

Pretty body of water. What a shame. I'm sure the folks in CO are happy to know that no human has tainted their pristine resevoir. I guess bear turds and fish pee are considered health food out there.
 
Awesome! My family has a ranch near Tabernash (rt40) and a lot of people boat on Lake Granby. I always see a lot of boats headed that way.
 
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