Vega State Park

Vega State Park
The reservoir in early spring, still partially frozen.
Location of Vega State Park in Colorado
LocationCollbran, Mesa County, Colorado, United States
Coordinates39°13′28″N 107°47′36″W / 39.22444°N 107.79333°W / 39.22444; -107.79333
Area1,823 acres (7.38 km2)
Elevation7,696 ft (2,346 m)
Established1967
Visitors181,283
Governing bodyColorado Parks and Wildlife
WebsiteVega State Park

Vega State Park is a 1,823-acre (738 ha) Colorado state park in Mesa County, Colorado in the United States. Vega Reservoir is a fishing destination and is located at an elevation of 7,696 feet (2,346 m). Year-round recreational activities at Vega State Park include boating, hiking, snowmobiling and camping. The park was established in 1967 in cooperation with the Bureau of Reclamation which was responsible for the construction of Vega Dam and Vega Reservoir. It is located at the northeast edge of Grand Mesa National Forest in Western Colorado.

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