Lake Estes Marina and Tackle Shop (Estes Park)

Lake Estes Marina and Tackle Shop in Estes Park: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Rentals per hour: 10-person pontoon $110 · 9-person pontoon $100 · 7-person pontoon $80 · fishing boat (4) $70 · paddle boat (4) $40 · canoe (3) $30 · kayak $30–$35 · deluxe SUP/YAK $35 · pedal carts $35–$45 · bike $15. One-day vehicle permit $8.

Address1770 Big Thompson Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517

HoursSeasonal rentals — the published rental season runs Apr 1–Oct 31 with hours varying by period (peak season May 22–Aug 9 opens daily from 8am). Winter rental hours are NOT published on the official page. Store hours posted Nov 2, 2026: Thu/Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 8am–5pm, Mon–Wed closed

PricesRentals per hour: 10-person pontoon $110 · 9-person pontoon $100 · 7-person pontoon $80 · fishing boat (4) $70 · paddle boat (4) $40 · canoe (3) $30 · kayak $30–$35 · deluxe SUP/YAK $35 · pedal carts $35–$45 · bike $15. One-day vehicle permit $8

Price notesPer-hour rental rates from the official page (cheapest is a 1-person bike at $15/hr). No separate child price is published.

Age notesOne stop for a lake day: boat, bike and pedal-cart rentals, plus a store selling fishing rods and bait, Colorado fishing licences (required at 16+), camping supplies and snacks. Note: swimming, jet skis, water skiing and ice fishing are all prohibited on Lake Estes — it is a boating lake, not a swimming lake.

BookingNo timed-entry system. Full refund/credit if a rental is modified or cancelled 48 hours ahead; no refunds for late arrivals, no-shows or bad weather. Boat drivers must be 16 or older, lifejackets must be worn by all passengers, and boating is sunrise to sunset only.

Suggested timeAbout 2.5 hours

AccessibilityNot confirmed — no accessibility statement found on the official marina page.

ParkingOne-day vehicle permit $8 covers the marina, Wapiti Meadows and Cherokee Draw (annual permits $29 resident / $35 non-resident)

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Venue details last verified October 31, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Lake Estes Marina and Tackle Shop — Estes Park, Colorado

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