Established Camping
Boat In Sites — Horsetooth Reservoir
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Road and parking lot construction projects will in begin in September, after Labor Day weekend, in phases. Most amenities will remain open, but at a reduced capacity. Active construction will generally occur Monday through Friday, with the possibility of weekend work as needed. The following areas will be impacted: - **South Bay & Inlet Bay Campgrounds:** During active construction there will be limited parking and single-lane access. - **Boat Ramps:** One boat ramp will be open to access the reservoir at Horsetooth at all times. South Bay and Inlet Bay will have limited parking and single-lane access. Satanka ramp is closed after Labor Day due to normal closure times. - **Plan Ahead:** Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, utilize other areas of the reservoir that remain unimpacted, and follow signage.
Description
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.
Please check the Season Dates tab for annual updates on site availability.
Location
Boat In Sites — Horsetooth Reservoir is located in Colorado
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.
Address
4200 West C.R. 38E
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Coordinates
40.54312384631782 N
105.16321612014318 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Detours Nearby
Backcountry Campground — Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
6 min away
Paradise on the River
51 min away
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
