Lake San Cristobal
Lake City, Colorado
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9003
ft. Starting elevation
2.1
miles Long
0.52
Square miles of surface area
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Description
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
Parking available all around the lake with lot by the Public Boat Launch.
Hours
Open:
24 hours
Closed:
24 hours
Warning:
Closures are rare, but worth calling ahead if you are driving long distances.