Standley Lake is a multi-use recreation and water-storage facility, and is the drinking water supply for Westminster, Northglenn, and Thornton. With 1,063-acres of surface area, Standley Lake is Westminster’s largest body of water. It is also the Denver metropolitan area’s third largest reservoir. In addition to hiking, bicycling, camping, wildlife viewing and other park-based recreational activities, the lake offers visitors numerous opportunities for fishing, power boating (by permit only) and paddling. Standley Lake Regional Park is owned and operated by the City of Westminster. While the public has access to the parkland and recreational use of the lake, the water rights are jointly owned by the cities of Westminster, Thornton, Northglenn and the Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company (FRICO). The dam, which is one mile long, is private FRICO property and is off-limits to the public.
Amenities
Within Facility
Hiking
Bicycling
Wildlife viewing
Paddle craft rentals
Seasonal boating and paddling permits
Daily paddle passes
70 campsites
6 tipis
2 permanent restroom facilities with outdoor showers
Drinking water
Fire pits and picnic tables
Nature center
Programs and activities
Bicycling
Wildlife viewing
Paddle craft rentals
Seasonal boating and paddling permits
Daily paddle passes
70 campsites
6 tipis
2 permanent restroom facilities with outdoor showers
Drinking water
Fire pits and picnic tables
Nature center
Programs and activities
Rates
(Daily, Weekly, Monthly)
Nightly Camping ($22) - Single-night camping in designated sites available May 1 - Sept. 29, except for holiday weekends, which are only available to power boat permit holders.
Nightly Tipi Rentals ($45) - The Bear Lodge, Eagle Lodge, Elk Lodge, Buffalo Lodge, Starhorse Lodge and Deer Lodge are available for reservation May 1 - Sept. 29. Each tipi is equipped with one double cot and two single cots, a personal fire pit and picnic table. A large community fire pit and charcoal grill are also available.
Special Use Tipi Rentals - If you are interested in reserving a tipi (or the tipi village) for a special event, please submit a special use application.
Nightly Tipi Rentals ($45) - The Bear Lodge, Eagle Lodge, Elk Lodge, Buffalo Lodge, Starhorse Lodge and Deer Lodge are available for reservation May 1 - Sept. 29. Each tipi is equipped with one double cot and two single cots, a personal fire pit and picnic table. A large community fire pit and charcoal grill are also available.
Special Use Tipi Rentals - If you are interested in reserving a tipi (or the tipi village) for a special event, please submit a special use application.
