Snooks Bottom Open Space — Attraction in Fruita

I love taking my kids to Snooks Bottom on a hot, summer afternoon. We bring tubes, kayaks and paddleboards as well as sand toys.

It is a LONG walk from parking down to the water, so bring a wagon or something to help pull all the stuff.

There is beach area, though it's pretty rocky and muddy with reeds in some places too. I've never had a hard time finding a spot to set up though.

Sometimes people play loud music that can be heard around the entire lake and that has been bothersome in the past.

Overall, I keep going back to Snooks Bottom because it's a free, and easy water option for when I'm tired of paying for the pool. I have definitely taken out-of-town friends and family and I recommend it to...

This is a must-stop spot for all my fellow Dog-lovers road-tripping between San Diego & Colorado. From San Diego, you're just ending a long stretch of road without any dog parks, and this makes a great place for the pups to go crazy! Warning, they'll be getting back into your car wet and soggy, so if that's not something you can bear, drive just a bit further to Canyon View Dog park in Grand Junction. But I guarantee your dogs will love playing here in the water, and we were joined by lots of other happy dogs and their owners at the lake! A little off the beaten path, but worth the extra effort on a warm,...

I LOVE Snooks! Fishing, hiking, disc golf, swimming, paddle boarding, bird watching😍 Also seems to be the place everyone likes to bring their dogs so if you love pups you'll meet plenty on a day at Snooks. It's quite a walk down to the water but they do have a paved pathway. Note: If swimming I would recommend water shoes. They have a no alcohol sign posted but I find broken bottles on the shore frequently. All in all a perfect place to hang out on warm...