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# North Sterling State Park

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BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Closure noticeFacilities

### North Sterling State Park: Elks and Inlet campgrounds

Park-specific information

- [Elks and Inlet campgrounds](https://colorado-parks.com/parks/north-sterling-state-park)

Elks and Inlet campgrounds are closed. The current park notice lists Chimney View as open; check reservations for availability.

[Read the official notice: Colorado Parks and Wildlife visitor directory ↗](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/north-sterling-state-park)Source checked Oct 21, 2026

Closure noticeWater recreation

### North Sterling State Park: Boat ramps and swim-beach season

Park-specific information

- [Boat ramps and swim-beach season](https://colorado-parks.com/parks/north-sterling-state-park)

Elks and South boat ramps are closed for the season. The current notice says the swim beach closes October 31; check for updates before traveling.

[Read the official notice: Colorado Parks and Wildlife visitor directory ↗](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/north-sterling-state-park)Source checked Oct 21, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: Colorado Parks and Wildlife

**Address**: 22527 County Road 33 Sterling, CO 80751 United States

**Telephone**: [970-522-3657 Fax: 970-522-2230](tel:97052236579705222230)

**Hours**: Park: Daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Office/Visitor Center: Monday-Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday: CLOSED, Friday-Sunday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

**Entry fees**: Daily Vehicle Pass — Single vehicle and its occupants with Colorado license plate — 1 Day — $10-$12; Daily Vehicle Pass — Single vehicle and its occupants with out-of-state license plate — 1 Day — $15-$17; Individual Daily Pass — For individual entry on foot, bicycle, horseback, etc at select parks — 1 Day — $4

[Official park information](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/north-sterling-state-park)

We have not yet verified accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=40.7746142173257&lon=-103.28642119282401)

## About North Sterling State Park

A high-plains reservoir surrounded by grassland, bluffs and agricultural country. Seasonal water recreation and hunting access require checking the current park information.

## Activities & facilities

[Biking ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/activities/biking)[Bird watching ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/activities/bird-watching)[Boating ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/activities/boating)[Camping ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/activities/camping)[Fishing ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/activities/fishing)[Hiking ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/activities/hiking)[Horseback riding ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/activities/horseback-riding)[Picnicking ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/activities/picnicking)[Swimming ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/activities/swimming)

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/north-sterling-state-park)

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### A closed boat ramp can mean several different things

Distinguish trailer-launch closures, paddlecraft access, swimming limits and water-quality advisories before a Colorado lake visit.

Read the guide](https://colorado-parks.com/guides/boat-ramps-low-water-and-algae)[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Winter camping: check the water, not just the campsite

Plan around winter water shutoffs, reduced campground loops and separate yurt arrangements in Colorado parks.

Read the guide](https://colorado-parks.com/guides/winter-camping-water-and-facilities)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 21, 2026.

- [Colorado Parks and Wildlife visitor directory](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks) · Oct 21, 2026

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