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Highline Lake State Park offers a convenient boat ramp for accessing Mack Wash and Highline Lake. This desert oasis is a popular destination for water sports, fishing, and other outdoor recreation. The boat ramp is located on the west side of the park, providing easy access to the water.
Boating is permitted from March 1 to September 30, though the lake can reach capacity, especially on weekends, requiring boats to wait until others leave. The lake is open to power boating, jet skiing, water skiing, sailboating, and more. Paddlers will find Mack Wash and Highline Lake to be calm, scenic environments well-suited for kayaking and canoeing.
Nearby, the North Fruita Desert Campground provides a convenient basecamp, while the 18 Road - North Fruita Desert trail system and Rabbit Valley Trail Through Time offer excellent hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Highline Lake State Park is a true oasis in the desert, offering a wide range of year-round recreational activities for visitors to enjoy.
Nearby Campgrounds(1 within 10 miles)
North Fruita Desert Campground
On-siteReservable
Nearby Recreation Areas
18 Road - North Fruita DesertLocated within
Rabbit Valley Trail Through TimeLocated within
McInnis Canyons National Conservation AreaLocated within