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Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet

11 Reviews

Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet, near Fort Collins, Colorado, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a beautiful lake backdrop. This campground offers a mix of tent and RV sites, many of which provide stunning waterfront views, making it a popular choice for locals and visitors alike.

The amenities here are solid, with clean toilets, fresh drinking water, and electric hookups available at most sites. Campers have noted the well-spaced sites, which help maintain a sense of privacy, and the peaceful atmosphere, especially during the quieter fall months. One visitor mentioned, “If you are looking to get away and go somewhere quiet and beautiful, this is the place to be!”

For those who love water activities, the campground is conveniently located near a marina and boat ramp, perfect for paddleboarding or kayaking. The surrounding area is also great for hiking and exploring, with scenic drives that showcase the stunning Colorado landscape. As one camper put it, “Make for a nice scenic drive. Best times to go is sunrise or sunset.”

Wildlife is another highlight, with deer often wandering through the campground, adding to the natural charm. Whether you're here for a weekend escape or a longer stay, Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet has plenty to offer for a memorable camping experience.

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Location

Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet is located in Colorado

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Coordinates

40.523879139484926 N
105.1650820318869 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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11 Reviews

MThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 15, 2024

Relaxing lake side near water

Sites are fairly close together strung out along the lake edge. In September, lake level is purposefully lowered about 20 feet from summer levels. None the less, you can still launch a canoe from your campsite or fish. Just need to walk down to water edge. Pit toilets. Water available. Flush heads at launch ramp (third of mile walk) and visitor center(about 2 miles) T-Mobile coverage nearly non existent with just sporadic 1 bar LTE. 5G at visitor center. Camp store across road. Fair amount of traffic on road, but not annoying.

SiteI17
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet by Michael , September 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet by Michael , September 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet by Michael , September 15, 2024
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Reviewed Nov. 3, 2022

Waterfront

Easy access just outside of town, clean toilets and fresh drinking water easily accessible. Stayed for two nights whilst visiting Fort Collins region.

SiteS18
Month of VisitNovember
Dean W.
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2021

Horsetooth Reservoir

Larimer County campground so have to have a pass (just like a state park) plus a reservation charge (one-time $9 or so) plus daily campground fee. Off season is fairly inexpensive so if you can get an inexpensive disabled pass, can camp fairly inexpensive. I think all sites have electricity and there is potable water at points throughout. A fair amount of trees so a fair amount of sites with at least some shade. Leaves in the fall on some of these trees very pretty. Vault toilets with electric lights and a shower facility at each location. Located close to marina/boat ramp. Next to a hyway so a little road noise but otherwise quiet during the week in the fall....

SiteI33
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet by Dean W., October 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet by Dean W., October 21, 2021
Nancy C.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2021

Steps to the water

We stayed 2 weeks. In early October, it's still warm enough to paddleboard and kayak. By mid October, the boats are being pulled off the water in preparation for winter weather. The sites are pretty well spaced, also half are waterfront. The other half are Waterview. There are vault toilets in the campground, but there are also flush toilets and a paid shower at the boat inspection station. Bring dollar bills for tokens. In Oct. it is really quiet at night even though the road runs right beside the campground. I suspect in the summer it is not as quiet. It is a very popular place for the locals. There is a marina between the 2 loop campground. The dump station is outside the campground, but is a good one. Good water pressure and potable water. There also is a potable water spicket in the loop. Electricity was stable. Deer wanderer in and out of the campgrounds and were always on the road. Beware. We stayed in site I 35 and I 36. It's about 30 min to Ft Collins, 40 min. to Loveland and 1 hr to Estes Park driving through a beautiful canyon.

Site35 and 36
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet by Nancy C., October 15, 2021
  • Review photo of Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet by Nancy C., October 15, 2021
  • Review photo of Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet by Nancy C., October 15, 2021
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Mark R.
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2021

Lake Camping

If you want to camp near a lake in the mountains this is a great start.

  • Review photo of Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet by Mark R., January 18, 2021
Erica H.
Reviewed Sep. 16, 2020

Must visit

Its has a great view. Make for a nice scenic drive. Best times to go is sunrise or sunset.

Greg P.
Reviewed Apr. 13, 2019

Early spring shake down

If you facing the water, its awesome. Residential area directly across the street kind of felt like you are on display. Called to make sure freash water was on for the season and was told it was. Showed up at 5pm and water was NOT on!

A
Reviewed Sep. 28, 2018

Beautiful

This campground was one of the most unique. When you wake up in the morning it sounds so peaceful from all the nature sounds. If you are looking to get away and go somewhere quiet and beautiful, this is the place to be!

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet has 50 amp electric hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet?

    Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet allows vehicles up to 60 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Horsetooth Reservoir County Park Inlet?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.

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