ENTRANCE PERMIT REQUIREDPark entrance permits, one for each vehicle and one for your trailered watercraft, are required for each day in addition to camping fees. Purchase vehicle entrance permits prior to arrival at your campsite. For more info, please visit: https://www.larimer.org/naturalresources/parks/permits
Effective November 2021: Daily Entrance Permits can be purchased online with a camping reservation. To show proof of Daily Permits, print and display the first page of your confirmation email and place it on the lower corner passenger side dashboard area of the corresponding vehicle.
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.)
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ENTRANCE PERMIT REQUIREDPark entrance permits, one for each vehicle and one for your trailered watercraft, are required for each day in addition to camping fees. Purchase vehicle entrance permits prior to arrival at your campsite. For more info, please visit: https://www.larimer.org/naturalresources/parks/permits
Effective November 2021: Daily Entrance Permits can be purchased online with a camping reservation. To show proof of Daily Permits, print and display the first page of your confirmation email and place it on the lower corner passenger side dashboard area of the corresponding vehicle.
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.)
Season Dates
Current Status - Open year round
Non Peak
01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024
Peak
01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sep 2024
Non Peak
01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025
Note:
Inlet Bay Available: April 1 - Oct 31
Closed: Nov 1 - Mar 31
South Bay S13-S45 and S73-S81 Available: year round
S5-S12 Available: April 1 - Oct 31
Closed: Nov 1 - Mar 31
S46-S72 Available: April 1 - Oct 31
Walk in: March 1 - Mar 31
Closed: Nov 1 - Feb 28/29
Cabins Available: April 1 - Sept 30
Closed: Oct 1 - Mar 31
Boat-In Available: May 1 - Sept 30
Walk in: April 1 - 30
Closed: Oct 1 - Mar 31
Group Pavilions Sunrise Available: April 1 - Sept 30
Closed: Oct 1 - Mar 31
Lion’s Park Available: year round
!ALERT!: Boat-in sites are ACCESSIBLE BY BOAT ONLY. There is no road or drinking water near these sites. Most sites do not have a nearby vault toilet. You MUST HAVE A BOAT to camp at a boat-in site.
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 are allowed at the park during regular business hours ONLY. No walk up, after hours camping without a reservation.
Cancellations, Changes, Fees, and Rules:
Reservations can be updated or cancelled online by logging in through ReserveAmerica. Or call 1(800) 397-7795 to change dates, site info, add nights, etc.
No Shows: Reservations will be held for visitors whether they show up or not. Reservation holders must cancel in advance to release their campsites.
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.
Please check the Season Dates tab for annual updates on site availability.