This is the #1 Most Snake Infested Lake in Colorado

Have you ever been swimming or boating on a lake or reservoir in Colorado, only to encounter a snake? It can be a bit unsettling to see a snake of any size swim up next to you or discover them slithering steps away from your lakeside campsite.

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Not a fan of snakes? Avoid the following lakes as you make your seasonal camping plans and you'll be staying away from some of the most snake-infested locations in the state.

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Colorado's Most Snake Infested Lake

Pueblo Reservoir and the Pueblo Dam are located along the Arkansas River in Pueblo County, Colorado. The popular lake is 4600 acres with about 60 miles of shoreline. It's one of the best places in the state to spot a Coachwhip Snake.

Colorado's Coachwhip/ Red Racer

Red Racer snake or Coachwhip can grow from around three to eight feet. They are quick, non-venomous snakes with a painful bite. They don't like to swim a lot but can and will if they need to. The population surrounding Lake Pueblo is significant, making this reservoir the most snake-infested lake in the state.

Colorado's Second Most Snake Infested Lake

Elektra Lake is significantly smaller than Lake Pueblo, but it's in the same category of snake-infested lakes as the larger reservoir. Elektra Lake is a privately owned reservoir located just east of Highway 550, about 23 miles north of Durango in La Plata County. The lake has about 1,100 surface acres that only allow for visitors on select dates.

Colorado Black-Neck Garter Snakes

If you ever get a chance to lay eyes on Elektra Lake, you'll see what a perfect environment it seems to be for frogs. Well, black-neck garter snakes love eating frogs all day long. Spending time around this lake means encountering these snakes. The females are the largest, growing up to around four feet long. They are skilled swimmers and climbers.

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Colorado's Third Most Snake Infested Lake

Boyd Lake sits on the edge of Boyd Lake State Park in Larimer County. This lake has about 1700 acres for swimming, fishing, and kayaking. The Colorado Division of Game, Fish, and Parks created a state recreation area here back in 1965. The lake is not only a popular place for people, but it also tends to attract snakes.

Garter Snakes and Bull Snakes at Boyd Lake

Garter snakes and Bull snakes are the snakes most commonly found around Boyd Lake near Loveland, Colorado. Both snakes are non-venomous and likely to slither away if you get too close to them. Like Elektra Lake, this body of water is also home to many of the things these snakes like to eat.

While garter and bull snakes are pretty much harmless, Boyd Lake has been known to attract the occasional rattlesnake in Larimer County, so watch where you step.