McIntosh Lake

McIntosh Lake is an close, convenient stand-up paddle place for those in the Boulder County area.  Located within a Longmont neighborhood park, it enjoys a scenic backdrop of Longs Peak and Mt. Meeker.  

To minimize traffic and noise impacts for area residents, the city has implemented a 25 watercraft maximum on the lake.  If there are more than 25 vessels on the water, please return at a less busy time, or instead visit another water body.  Union Reservoir, 15 minutes to the east, is a good alternative when McIntosh is busy.  

Vicinity Map

    Location Info: [key]

    

    Scenery: 2
    Shoreline Interest: 1
    Use: High
    Fee: None
    Access: Paved
    Full elev = 5080; 

    late season drawdown possible
    Rec. info 
    Weather 

Please be respectful of the community that shares this wonderful amenity with the public by adhering the the 25 watercraft maximum.  Avoid busy times by visiting early morning, weekdays, or off-season.  In late summer and fall, the water level may drop requiring a short traverse over mud flats to access the shore.  Have fun and stay safe!

Please feel free to add observations of current conditions to the comments!