Jumps/USA/Colorado/Green Mountain Reservoir
HIGH JUMP / DEPTH CHECK NEEDED*

Green Mountain Reservoir Cliff Diving

Silverthorne, Colorado, United States

Jump spotSpot Type
WaterWater Type
90 ftJump Height
See notesWater Depth
See notesLedge Approach

HIGH JUMP / DEPTH CHECK NEEDED*

Alert details for this jump spot

Green Mountain Reservoir is a freshwater reservoir jump spot near Silverthorne, Colorado. The reported height is up to about 90 ft, but access and landing conditions must be verified on site.

HIGH JUMP / DEPTH CHECK NEEDED: confirm legal access, depth, landing clearance, and a safe exit before treating Green Mountain Reservoir as jumpable.

Overview

Jumping at Green Mountain Reservoir: At a Glance

Green Mountain Reservoir is a high-country reservoir with large rock outcroppings and very high reported jumps. Treat this guide as a planning overview, then verify access, water level, landing depth, and exits at the site before considering a jump.

Quick Answer

Green Mountain Reservoir is a freshwater reservoir jump spot near Silverthorne, Colorado. The reported height is up to about 90 ft, but access and landing conditions must be verified on site.

Key Takeaway

HIGH JUMP / DEPTH CHECK NEEDED: confirm legal access, depth, landing clearance, and a safe exit before treating Green Mountain Reservoir as jumpable.

Conditions and planning notes

Important Info for Cliff Diving at Green Mountain Reservoir

Water Depth

Reservoir levels can change enough to expose shelves or alter landing clearance.

Access

Check reservoir rules, road access, lake level, weather, and boating activity before visiting.

Approach

Scout from the waterline and road, then choose only legal, conservative takeoffs.

Hazards

Extreme height, cold water, changing reservoir level, boat traffic, and wind are the main concerns.

Ledge Notes

Rock outcroppings can be windy, loose, and difficult to climb down from.

Safety Notes

Scout with a partner, avoid jumping alone, and leave if extreme height, cold water, changing reservoir level, boat traffic, and wind are the main concerns.

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Map location

Green Mountain Reservoir

Silverthorne, Colorado, United States

39.85575, -106.27046

90 ftWater pending

Quick Facts

RegionColorado
LocationSilverthorne area
Nearest AddressSee map
Coordinates39.85575, -106.27046
DirectionsGoogle Maps
Jump TypeJump spot
Water TypeWater
Jump Height90 ft
Water DepthVerify onsite
Ledge ApproachVerify onsite
Best SeasonVaries seasonally

Look Before You Jump

Check current rules and open dates
Verify water depth from the water, not the ledge
Confirm exits and swimming routes
Inspect water clarity and submerged hazards
Read posted signs and respect closures
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What to know about Cliff jumping at Green Mountain Reservoir.

Green Mountain Reservoir sits around Silverthorne, Colorado, United States, putting this lake or reservoir spot in the orbit of Silverthorne and the broader Colorado area of United States. Use the saved coordinates and current map view as a starting point, then confirm the exact approach locally because cliff-jumping access can change around parks, private land, roads, shorelines, and water-management areas.

In northern or mountain climates, spring runoff and cold water can be as important as ledge height. Conditions are not static: rain, snowmelt, drought, changing water levels, current, and weekend crowding can all change what looks like the same jump from one visit to the next. Treat saved route notes as background, not as a present-day clearance to jump.

The main assumed risks include cold or changing lake levels, submerged shelves, boat traffic, difficult exits, and limited rescue access. Even when the location appears open, access is separate from safety; a reachable ledge is not proof that jumping is allowed or sensible. Before anyone climbs to a ledge, inspect the landing zone from the water, identify the exit, look for submerged rocks or debris, and be willing to walk away if the depth, footing, legality, or rescue options are uncertain.

FAQs

Common questions about Cliff Diving at Green Mountain Reservoir.

Is Green Mountain Reservoir safe for cliff jumping?+
Safety depends on current access, water level, landing depth, weather, and exit conditions. Scout in person and skip the spot if anything is unclear.
How high is Green Mountain Reservoir?+
The available height note says up to about 90 ft. Treat that as an estimate until measured from the exact takeoff point.
What should I check before visiting Green Mountain Reservoir?+
Check legal access, parking, weather, water conditions, landing clearance, and whether you have a reliable way out of the water.

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