Why can't I kayak/swim where ever I want?

[ChickNorris]

http://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/Boat.aspx

[Gman]

Zebra mussels are a huge problem. As I was driving to and back from British Columbia, each state had water vessel inspections. Signage also included kayaks.

[ben4372]

I was at the lake this weekend and noted a sign that said boats on trailer or with engines need inspection. Kayaks, paddle boards and inflatables not required. I find the inspection so similar to TSA that they really raise my blood pressure.

And to ad to the cruddy budget and financials of the parks. They seem a bit overstaffed this year. Lots of New trucks and boats too. Drives me crazy how expensive the fees are, and if you want to bring a dog you need to pay for that too.

I know this doesn't help with the original question, but it does show a pattern. I think it's so it's easier to manage us. Not a plan from the front line rangers, who are actually pretty cool. From much higher up. Likely people not involved in the day to day operations.

[Irving]

I know this doesn't help with the original question, but it does show a pattern. I think it's so it's easier to manage us. Not a plan from the front line rangers, who are actually pretty cool. From much higher up. Likely people not involved in the day to day operations.

This is my impression as well. After I came back they were telling me that before we got there, our friends had the park police or whatever come over and tell everyone that the kids either had to be in a boat, or out of the water. It was a bunch of kids under 10, all with life jackets, all probably less than 10' from the shore. Apparently the kids said, "Oh okay," but didn't really make an effort to get out of the water and the rangers left. So I doubt they care either, just doing their job kind of thing.

[Jeffrey Lebowski]

Most of the 'no swimming' waters are pretty disgusting.

This.
Unsafe for a variety of reasons, but the chief of which is infectious.

[Gman]

This.
Unsafe for a variety of reasons, but the chief of which is infectious.

Happens at Cherry Creek reservoir fairly regularly. E. Coli is not an uncommon reason.

[BladesNBarrels]

Chatfield has regular swim beach closures due to E. coli. during the regular seasons.
Whenever there are rain storms that sweep down the Platte, sewage gets in the lake from the old out houses and things left after the fires.
This year swimming is not allowed, because the lake is being expanded.
All boats will be off the lake after Aug. 31 and the marina will be moved.
A new swim beach and open swimming will be back next season.

[Irving]

Thanks for the new info. My wife was wondering what all the construction was.

Well, I guess I'm glad that I got my little swim in and haven't yet gotten sick. I told my friends, "I'm going to swim out to that little island." They thought I was joking.

[rondog]

Goose shit everywhere, I ain't swimming in anything but public pools.

[Martinjmpr]

I think you should do what you want!