Windsor Lake - Denver

Located in Denver County, Colorado

Only 22 minutes from the city center, this small Denver lake is a peaceful haven for lake lovers wanting a view of the mountains and the water from their back porch.

Fishing

Windsor Lake’s 49 acres house a variety of fish like black crappie, bluegill, and channel catfish on the end of their lines. Whether you prefer drift fishing, still fishing, fly fishing, or trolling, this lake can accommodate it all!

Community Life

Windsor Lake’s proximity to Denver means that three are hundreds of attractions to occupy your free time. The kids will absolutely love Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum (7 minutes) or the Denver Museum of Nature & Science (18 minutes).

Adults looking for a quiet and beautiful place to walk in the city should visit the Denver Botanic Gardens, only an 18-minute drive from Windsor Lake.

For lakeside restaurants, be sure to check out The Local, which offers traditional American fare. Be sure to also try Backstreet Tavern and Grill (4 minutes) or Walter's303 Pizzeria & Publik House (8 minutes) for upscale comfort food.

The nearest hotels to the lake for visiting friends and family are the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver - Aurora (13 minutes) and the Courtyard by Marriott Denver Cherry Creek (14 minutes).

Airports and Hospitals

The nearest airports to Westcott Lake are the Centennial Airport (KAPA) (26 minutes) for private flights and the Denver International Airport (27 minutes) for commercial flights.

The nearest hospital to help you with all of your medical needs is UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (16 minutes).

Peaceful Lake-Life

This reservoir’s proximity to Denver makes it the perfect place for those who want to have it all – the lake life and the city life – all in one home.