Pinewood Reservoir

1800 SOUTH COUNTY ROAD 31, LOVELAND CO 80537
LOVELAND, CO 80537

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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). 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.

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.

Pinewood Reservoir is located west of Carter Lake at an elevation of 6,580 feet. Pinewood is 100 acres of water surrounded by 327 acres of public land. It is popular for trout fishing and camping. The campground is newly remodeled and has drive in electric sites as well as walk in tent sites overlooking Pinewood Reservoir. The reservoir is 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. 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.

Pinewood Reservoir offers excellent fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, wakeless non-motorized boating, and a playscape to explore.

Brand new, 15 standard drive in electric sites and 12 walk-in tent sites are found at Pinewood. There are vault toilets and water spigots throughout the campground in addition to day use parking, picnicing, and a natural play area.

Camp site features

Across 27 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 16 of 27 sites
Fire pit: all 27 sites
Picnic table: all 27 sites
Pets allowed: all 27 sites
ADA accessible: 3 of 27 sites
Longest RV: 55 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

Take I-25 to Berthoud Exit (Exit 250). Turn left (West) onto Highway 56 and continue for 9.5 miles, passing through town of Berthoud. At the foothills, the road will turn sharply to the right (north). Turn Left (west) onto County Road 8E and continue for 3 miles to the entrance station where you can purchase permits. Follow County Road 8E west to the intersection with County Road 31 and continue around the lake for 5.5 miles to the intersection and County Road 18E. Turn left (west) and continue about 4.5 miles to the lake.