Skip the days-long road trips from Colorado to ocean coastlines and visit these 10 sandy beaches at the state’s lakes and reservoirs.

Author’s Note: While this list includes some state reservoirs, not all reservoirs in Colorado allow swimming. Check with an official source before going. Swim areas on this list may require an entrance fee and may not have lifeguards on site. Enter the water at your own risk.

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