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Sky View Campground at Carter Lake

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Due to ongoing site improvements and road construction currently in progress, the following campgrounds are impacted: - **Eagle Campground:** Sites are reservable on Friday and Saturday nights only, up to 30 days in advance. Reserve online or call 1-800-397-7795. _Other Important Advisories:_ - Larger camping units (RV/Trailers over 27 ft) not recommended. - The Shower House/Overflow Parking Lot has limited access. - For more info, see **_"Alerts and Important Information"_** below or select an Eagle campsite: - **North Pines Campground:** Starting August 4th, campground will be temporarily closed. - **Big Thompson Campground:** Starting April 1, the campground began transitioning into day-use parking and does not offer camping. Area is currently closed for construction until further notice. - **Swim Beach:** The swim beach will have limited access on 8/21 and be fully closed to the public from 8/25–8/27. For questions, please call (970) 619-4570.

Description

Carter Lake is located in the foothills west of Loveland at an elevation of 5,760 feet. It 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. Three miles long and about one mile wide, Carter Lake is a 1,100-acre reservoir surrounded by 1,000 acres of public lands and is popular for fishing, sailing, camping, swimming, scuba diving, rock climbing, and water skiing. It is open year round. Park Entrance Permits and Camping Fees are required.

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Location

Sky View Campground at Carter Lake is located in Colorado

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Directions

(Park address: 1800 S.C.R. 31; Loveland, CO 80537) Take I-25 to the Berthoud Exit (Exit 250). Turn left (west) onto Highway 56 and continue for 9 1/2 miles, passing through the town of Berthoud. At the foothills, the road will curve 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.

Address

1800 SOUTH COUNTY ROAD 31
Loveland, CO 80537

Coordinates

40.3377359 N
105.20866 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Group

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

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According to TheDyrt.com, Sky View Campground at Carter Lake has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

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Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Sky View Campground at Carter Lake, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

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