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Favorite Park of the Week -- Palmer Lake Regional Recreation Area

Finding the best parks for Family Fun

July 6, 2021

Palmer Lake Park

199 County Line Rd, Palmer Lake, CO 80133

Open Dusk to Dawn


Palmer Lake Recreation Area is a popular and charming location for those who enjoy fishing, hiking, biking and horseback riding under the beautiful blue Colorado sky.


 











A trailhead in the Palmer Lake Colorado Recreation Area provides access to the New Santa Fe Regional Trail. This 15-mile trail is one of the longest continuous trails in El Paso County where you can enjoy biking, hiking and horseback riding year-round. In winter, cross-country skiers and snowshoers enjoy the pathway on this Palmer Lake trail.The scenery is accentuated by Ben Lomand Mountain, which serves as a beautiful backdrop to the picturesque 36-acre park.

 

Be sure your Colorado Fishing License is up-to-date, and then spend a relaxing day with your rod and reel while you enjoy Palmer Lake fishing. Palmer Lake is stocked for the season and provides a great day of fishing.















After a day at the lake stop by any of the following restaurants: 

Surprising that such a small town has so many choices of  great restaurants  sure to please all in your family !! 


105 Social House

O’Malley’s

Speedtrap

Bella Panini

Rock House Ice Cream