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Standley Lake is located in central Colorado between the cities of Denver and Boulder, and near the town of Westminster. The lake was created in 1905 with constructed of a dam across Clear Creek, intended to bring much-needed water to the area. Originally the purpose of Standley Lake was to create a water source for irrigation, supplying water to the early farms. Today, Standley Lake offers excellent recreation for both locals and out of towners alike. Its location between the metropolitan city of Denver on its southern side and the picturesque Rocky Mountains on its eastern shore make it the ideal place to take an RV rental. Accessing Standley Lake with a rental RV is made even easier with Highway 121 running to the lake from Denver.

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Getting Outdoors

Fishing is one of the reasons people go camping at Standley Lake during both the winter and summer months. The lake is stocked regularly with a wide variety of fish species, each one offering something different for anglers. The lake is best known for its walleye fish, which are the lake’s most abundant fish. The state record for walleye, eighteen pounds, was also caught in Standley Lake. Alongside the walleye, Standley Lake also contains largemouth bass, bluegill, brown trout, crappie, rainbow trout, and many more fish species. Standley Lake campers should be aware that there is a limit on the sizes of fish anglers can keep and check up to date fishing regulations when visiting.

Camping at Standley Lake

Those RV camping at Standley Lake will have several choices when it comes to picking a campground. Camping directly along the shoreline is limited, yet campgrounds can be found throughout Jefferson County. ‘Standley Lake Campground’ is located, as the names suggest, right along the shores of Standley Lake. Although the location is perfect, there are no hookups provided for RV campers. On-site facilities include flushing toilets, trash cans, and picnic tables.

Exploring the Area

Being only a half hours drive from the shores of Standley Lake, Denver is the ideal place for campers to explore. The city is home to a range of sight-seeing opportunities and family day trips. Those with an interest in all things horticultural shouldn’t pass up a chance to visit the Denver Botanical Gardens in the heart of the city. The gardens are home to North America’s largest collection of cold-temperature plants from climates throughout the world. There are also seven separate gardens that mostly include plants from Colorado and its neighboring states. This is the perfect day out for escaping the hustle and bustle of downtown Denver.

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Recent RV rental reviews in Standley Lake

David S.

April, 2026

Fantastic host with a fantastic van! This is our second time renting with Maeve and we look forward to the next time. The experience from start to finish couldn't have been better.
Arthur D.

April, 2026

Excellent vehicle and well equipped for our family trip to Canyonlands. Dan and Lisa were so helpful in getting us set up for an extremely enjoyable time in the desert.
Elizabeth H.

March, 2026

We loved our trip with Luna! We felt well outfitted, prepared and supported with any questions! We had a blast biking, visiting hot springs and sledding the sand dunes. The perfect vehicle for a Colorado adventure!

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