Boating Permits

Disclaimer:

• Boat at your own risk
• Boating by permit only
• Hazards may be present

Windsor Lake Boating Regulations (PDF)

For questions, please send an e-mail. 

Motorized Boating on Windsor Lake

Motorized permit holders can be scheduled on the lake on motorized days on a first-come, first-served basis. Daily and annual permit holders must reserve their time slot by calling the Community Recreation Center at 970-674-3500 or by registering online. Reservations open at 9 a.m. on Mondays. 

Motorized Boating Permit Costs

• 1/2 Day Cost: 
  • $40 Residents
  • $70 Non-Residents
• Annual Cost: $500.
  Maximum of 20 permits sold starting May 11, 2026. 

Motorized Boat Permit Use

• Days: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday *Not available on July 4.
• Dates: 
  • May 23 through August 9 
  • August 15 through September 20: Saturday and Sunday Only
• Times: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Non-Motorized Boating on Windsor Lake

All watercraft outside of the swim beach must have a current Town of Windsor permit to use the lake. One permit per watercraft is required. Permits are nontransferable and non-refundable. Permits are required year round for all watercraft on Windsor Lake. 

Non-motorized boats can be on the lake year-round from sunrise to sunset as long as ice is not present. 

Non-motorized boats can launch from here.

Non-motorized boat definition for Windsor Lake:

A non-motorized boat is a boat without a motor. We allow trolling motors of 10 HP or less on the lake in a non-motorized capacity. Non-motorized boats also include kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, etc. A sailboat is a non-motorized craft and requires a copy of registration on file. Please submit a copy of your state registration to aquatics@windsorgov.com before purchasing your permit.  

Non-Motorized Boat Permit Use

• Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
• Time: Daylight hours only

Non-Motorized Boating Permit Cost

Non-Motorized Boating Cost:

• Daily Permit (Windsor Residents): $10
• Daily Permit (Non-Residents): $15
• Annual Permit (Windsor Residents): $50
• Annual Permit (Non-Residents): $65

How to Purchase a Boating Permit

You can purchase a Non-Motorized Boat Permit online or at the Windsor Community Recreation Center, 250 N 11th Street. For questions, please call 970-674-3500. Please affix all permits to the right side of your craft. One permit per craft.

Required Documentation for motorized and sailboats

Please submit the following documents:

• Current Boat Registration (motorized and sailboats only)
• Driver’s License
• Proof of Insurance (motorized only)
• Proof of residency in Windsor (if applicable)

Motorized boating has concluded for the 2025 season. Applications for the 2026 season will open Monday, May 11, 2026.
 
There is a 3 business day processing time for permit applications. 

 Please e-mail with questions. 

Please note: To boat on Windsor Lake motorized boats must have liability coverage with a minimum of $300,000 for bodily injury and property damage.

Boating Rules

For Colorado Boating Statutes and Regulations, call 303-791-1954 or view the Colorado State Parks Boating Rules Brochure (PDF).