Colorado /
Elk Head Reservoir
Reservoir in Colorado · 696 acres · near Craig
Elk Head Reservoir has 1 boat ramp listed as public.
Past algal blooms
Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2024.
state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026
Boating rules
- Gas motors allowed · all of Elk Head Reservoir rule
From the boating rules map of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, read October 18, 2026. A map of rules is a guide: the regulation's text and the posted signs govern.
Launches
- Elkhead Reservoir State Park West Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near Craig
Community
Where people who fish, boat and paddle Elk Head Reservoir talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.