Owned and Operated by Denver Water
Reservations: Not Accepted
Elevation: 8,942 feet (2,656 meters) – high water line
Capacity: 19,881 acre feet (1 acre foot = 325,851 gallons)
Contact:
Denver Water: 303-628-6000
U.S. Forest Service: 719-545-8737
Colorado Division of Wildlife: 303-297-7227
Background
Antero is derived from the Spanish word "first," as it was the first dam on the South Platte River near the river's origin. Antero Dam is an earth-fill dam built in 1909. Geologists believe the reservoir occupies the site of a former lakebed, probably no more than 300 years old. Green Lake lies submerged within Antero Reservoir.
Directions
- Take Highway 285 to Fairplay
- About a mile south of Fairplay veer southeast on Highway 9 toward Hartsel
- After about 15 miles you will reach a stop sign at the intersection with Higway 24. Turn right (west) on Highway 24
- The entrances to Antero Reservoir will be on your right
- The entrance to the north access will be first and the entrance to the south access next
Seasonal Information
Open year round
Operating Hours
24 hours a day
Special Events
Must be approved by Denver Water.
Recreation Opportunities
Overview of available activities
 motorboating  sailboating |
Boating includes boat fishing, sail boating and recreational boating. Boaters must observe the Colorado Boating Statues and Regulations. Boat inspections for aquatic nuisance species are mandatory for all trailered boats. Inspections occur at the south boat ramp seven days a week and at the north boat ramp Friday through Monday. |
 canoeing  kayaking  small water craft |
Portable crafts allowed include kayaks, canoes and inflatable crafts. The north boat ramp may be used to launch small car top carried boats. No trailered boats allowed at the north boat ramp. |
 fishing |
Both lake and stream fishing is available. |
 ice fishing |
Ice fishing when conditions permit. Denver Water does not monitor ice conditions and those entering onto the ice should be aware of changing ice conditions and proceed at their own risk. |
 camping |
There are 38 campsites available at the south side campground and boat ramp. |
 picnicking |
The north side area is day use area only, no camping is allowed. |
Note: Water contact sports such as swimming, water skiing, wading, and scuba diving are prohibited.
Other rules and regulations.