Eagle Campground at Carter Lake

I think this campground experience varies significantly based on your site. We stayed at E36, which was nice, clean, and right across from the pit toilet which was nice for our needs in a teardrop. However, it was also right next to residential housing. Everything was quiet, but it is still a far cry from secluded- and neighbor campers were very close as well. There was a level tent pad in addition to the pull-through site. Leveling the trailer was pretty straight forward.

Loved the trees, and the placement of the fire pit was ideal at our site- surrounded by pines. I can imagine how beautiful it would be in the summer.

Driving through the campsite there were some sites that overlooked the lake- I imagine the reservations for those go quickly, but I will definitely try to get one of those sites next year.

There was a bath house with a few stall toilets and running water. They also had some coin operated showers and a lovely day-use picnic area.

All-in-all an enjoyable stay, and it probably would’ve gotten 5 stars if we had a site with a view, but decent otherwise.

Of note: *Very limited cell service, but better on top of the hill by the bath house. *The road in had some pretty rutted areas that had to be avoided- and also pretty narrow- I don’t think the main road through the campsite would’ve handled 2 cars wide, and there was no signage stating it was a 1-way road.

Site is serene and a bit tight. One side is trees and spacious camps, the other is the parking lot and bath house but still has a view so it doesnt bother me. Nice stone walled raised fire circle. 34 ft 5th on a slope was tight and will not pull through due to trees.

When I booked the site (Reservation America) it indicated a water source next to our site, but when we arrived NO WATER within 500’ of site! Super Mad. Also, the trees are not maintained to pull a 5er. I called 2x pre visit and was assured we would have no problems…😤. Scratched the heck out of our camper. The sites are also old and very sloped. It is a great location with boat ramp close, but don’t be fooled by site descriptions.

***the Larimer County Natural Resource Dept came and cleared the tree branches that were impeding our clearance and even put in road gravel for better traction to pull the trailer out. Great group of people!!!

*** Go to Larimer.org/natural resources for up to date map