Crystal Creek Reservoir

If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles. 
--Doug Larson (b. 1926) Newspaper columnist.

Above: Boy fishing at Crystal Creek Reservoir.

This lake is part of the North Slope Recreation Area, containing 3 reservoirs which supply water to Colorado Springs. This particular reservoir has a surface area of 136 acres with 3.3 miles of shoreline and is a great place for picnicking, fishing, non-motorized boating and hiking. As you drive up the Pikes Peak Toll Road, this lake will be on your left and is easily accessed. To see my previous post on Pikes Peak click here.