Horsetooth Mountain Open Space Backcountry

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4200 West County Road 38 E, Fort Collins CO 80526
Fort Collins, CO 80526

The scenic 2,711-acre Horsetooth Mountain Open Space (consisting of Culver, Soderberg, and Hughey Open Spaces) covers elevations from 5,430 to 7,255 feet. Its 29.5 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails connect to the Blue Sky Trail and Lory State Park. The outstanding Horsetooth Rock is a familiar local landmark visible from the plains. This open space is also known for Horsetooth Falls in the spring, and for tremendous Front Range views. Drinking water is available at the trailhead. Please carry enough food and water for your backcountry camping experience. NO FIRES allowed. (NO RESTROOMS, be ready to pack out all waste or have a shovel to bury waste.) Follow Leave No Trace principles. Horsetooth Mountain Open Space requires entrance permits, is open year-round, and is located west of Horsetooth Reservoir, 4 miles from Fort Collins and 12 miles northwest of Loveland.

Camp site features

Across 3 camp sites:

  • Picnic table: all 3 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 3 sites

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Rules

Horsetooth Mountain Open Space Specific Notices **ALERT**: You must be in the parking lot by 11 pm. The gates will close at 11 pm to all visitors entering. You will be able to exit at any time. **WARNING**: Absolutely NO FIRES allowed at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space. You will be evicted if you start a fire. Park entrance permits, one for each vehicle, are required for each day in addition to camping fees. You can purchase vehicle entrance permits prior to arrival at your campsite. $10/day per vehicle. For more info, please visit: www.larimer.org/naturalresources/parks/permits. Follow "Leave No Trace" Principles Drinking water is only available at the trailhead parking lot. Dogs must be on a leash at all times to protect wildlife and natural resources. Each reservation is for one site that can have up to two tents with 8 people max. The exit gate is automatic, allowing you to leave any time after 11 P.M. (You will not be able to re-enter the open space until 4 a.m. the next day) Check In Times: Noon for campsites (can check in later). Go directly to campsite after obtaining required park entrance permits (annual or daily). Check Out Time: 11 AM. No Shows: If you do not show up within 24 hours of your scheduled check in time, and you do not notify the park by calling 970-619-4570 that you will be arriving late, your site may be resold and may not be available when you arrive. Same-day Camping reservations can be made online 24/7, by calling 1-800-397-7795, or in-person during regular business hours. Campers MUST make a reservation and purchase a park entrance permit BEFORE setting up at any campsite. Please check the Season Dates tab for annual updates on site availability.

Directions

From Denver: Take I-25 north to the Harmony Road/Timnath exit (#265). Turn left (west) continuing on Harmony Road for 7 miles where it becomes County Road 38E at the Taft Hill Road intersection. Continue west on County Road 38E approximately 8 more miles until you reach the entrance for Horsetooth Mountain Open Space which will be on your right hand side (north).

Stay Limit

Check in from 12 PM, check out by 11 AM.

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