With its cold, calm waters it’s an ideal spot for beginner paddleboarders. It’s also home to a variety of trout if you fancy a spot of fishing (whether on a SUP, in a kayak, or a fishing boat). You can take your own SUP or rent from a number of local shops, check out the gear tab for shop recommendations.

Lake City’s namesake was formed hundreds of years ago by a rare natural earthflow called the Slumgullion Slide, which blocked the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. Lake San Cristobal is the second-largest natural lake in Colorado.

Parking available all around the lake with lot by the Public Boat Launch.