Horsetooth Reservoir

4200 West C.R. 38E, Fort Collins CO 80526
Fort Collins, CO 80526

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All Campsite Reservations:

Each reservation is for one camping unit per site. (A camping unit is defined as a wheeled unit used to sleep in such as RVs, 5th wheels, trailers, pop-ups, etc.) Second units are NOT allowed at any campsite or cabin, but additional ground tents are allowed. (Call 970-619-4570 with questions.)
6-8 people maximum per campsite at Carter Lake, Flatiron, Pinewood, and Horsetooth Reservoir campgrounds. The person making the reservation is responsible for ensuring all site occupants know and obey all regulations.
Check In: Noon at campsites (can check in later), 3 PM for cabins. Go directly to campsite after obtaining required park entrance permits (annual or daily). Check Out: 11 AM.
Same-day Camping reservations can be made online 24/7, by calling 1-800-397-7795, or in-person during regular business hours. For walk up, after hours camping, scannable QR codes are also available at sites with connectivity. Campers MUST make a reservation and purchase a park entrance permit BEFORE setting up at any campsite. The following exclusions apply:
- Cabins & Pavilions — Online/phone reservations must be made a minimum of 1 day in advance. Note: Same-day walk-in reservations may be made in person on a first-come first-served basis subject to availability and at the discretion of the park office.

Cancellations, Changes, Fees, and Rules:

Reservations can be updated or cancelled online by logging in through ReserveAmerica, or by calling 1(800) 397-7795 to change dates, site info, add nights, etc. For requests on your day of arrival, contact the park office directly at 970-619-4570 (option 0).
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.
Reselling a campsite or other service provided by Larimer County is NOT ALLOWED and may result in fines.
Cancellation fee: $6.35 per site/per reservation will be charged to the customer. (At no time shall the customer be charged more to cancel the reservation than it would have cost to camp.)
Cancel 6 days or more prior to arrival - An applicable refund will be granted less cancellation fee and reservation fee.
Cancel 5 days or less prior to arrival - 1 night use fee plus cancellation fee and reservation fee.

Located in the foothills west of Fort Collins at an elevation of 5,430 feet, Horsetooth Reservoir is 1,900 acres of water surrounded by 2,000 acres of public land. It is popular for fishing, boating, water-skiing, and camping. This 6.5-mile reservoir is open year round and is a part of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project operated by the Bureau of Reclamation and the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. The purpose of this water project is to divert water from the west slope to the east slope for drinking water, irrigation, and hydropower generation. The Bureau of Reclamation is solely responsible for power generation. The agencies jointly manage water levels for irrigation, municipal, and industry use. Recreation is managed by Larimer County Natural Resources. Park Entrance Permits and Camping Fees are required.

Camp site features

Across 147 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 135 of 147 sites
Water hookups: 17 of 147 sites
Sewer hookups: 17 of 147 sites
Fire pit: all 147 sites
Picnic table: 137 of 147 sites
Pets allowed: all 147 sites
ADA accessible: 8 of 147 sites
Longest RV: 90 ft
Power up to 50 amps

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

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 4 more miles to the entrance at the south end of the Reservoir. The entrance to South Bay (including campground, group use area, and swim beach) is at the south end of the reservoir. Watch for signs. To get to Inlet Bay (including Inlet Bay Marina and Inlet Bay Campground), continue west on 38E 1 3/4 miles past the South Bay entrance. Watch for signs and turn right on Shoreline Drive.