Northern Colorado Lake No Longer Allowing Boats in 2026

Northern Colorado’s Boyd Lake in Loveland will no longer allow boats for the remainder of 2026 due to low reservoir levels, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The closure means Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 will be the last weekend for boating in the 2026 season. As of 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, park officials will close the lake to boats. The change is tied to winter snowfall shortfalls and ongoing drought conditions. While boats are barred, kayaks and paddleboards are expected to remain permitted, along with swimming for the rest of the season. The article also notes that rescue operations may be affected because officials would need to evaluate whether boats and rescue craft can still be used under the new restrictions. The announcement could signal similar moves at other regional lakes or reservoirs.