Sprague Lake Wedding Site

Max Number in Party: 15 summer, 30 winter

Number of Vehicles Allowed: 3 summer, 10 winter

Visitation Levels: Heavy

Location: Sprague Lake is located on the east side of the park, along Bear Lake Road. It is about 6 miles from the intersection of Bear Lake Road and Highway 36.

Description: The trail around Sprague Lake provides stunning views of the Continental Divide. There are two trail bridges, one dock, and a boardwalk along the trail. The dock is located 0.25 miles from the trailhead (going clockwise). During the summer, the Park Shuttle stops here.

Restrooms: Yes. In the parking lot, there are vault toilets with hand sanitizer. During the summer, there are also men’s and women’s restrooms with running water.

Special Site Restrictions: Event cannot occupy picnic sites. Do not block the trail for other visitors.

Mobility Impairment Accessibility: Yes.

 
Wood dock on a lake with mountains.
A view of the dock.

NPS Photo / Ann Schonlau VIP

Trail leading to dock on a lake.
Trail leading to dock with benches.

NPS Photo / Nicole Stagg

Trail leading to a boardwalk in wetlands.
Wetland boardwalk along lake.

NPS Photo / Nicole Stagg

Wooden footbridge on a path with a sprinking of snow.
Footbridge on far side of the lake from parking lot.

NPS Photo

Lake with a dock and mountain.
A view of the dock from parking lot side of the lake.

NPS Photo / Nicole Stagg

Snow covered lake with low visibility.
A view of the dock from parking lot side of the lake in winter.

NPS Photo / Camille Horn

Last updated: January 16, 2025

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

1000 US Hwy 36
Estes Park, CO 80517

Phone:

970 586-1206
The Information Office is open year-round: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily in summer; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mondays - Fridays and 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturdays - Sundays in winter. Recorded Trail Ridge Road status: (970) 586-1222.

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