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All Reservations: No firewood collecting - Bring your own wood! Showers available at Eagle campgrounds Swimming allowed only at designed swim beaches RV dump station is available at Carter Lake south entrance Campsite Reservations: Reservation is for one camping unit at each site (excluding tents). One additional camping unit may be allowed at additional cost. 8 people maximum per site Group Pavilion Reservations: Rental Times: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Check in: Go to pavilion Information: http://larimer.org/naturalresources/pavilion_faq.htm Parking may be limited. Carpooling encouraged |
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LARC |
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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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(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. Follow County Road 8E west to the intersection with County Road 31 about halfway up the hill. Turn right on County Road 31 and continue along the east side of the lake to the second campground which is on the northeast part of the lake. |
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Carter Lake |
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710102 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=LARC&parkId=710102&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Please check the Season Dates tab for annual updates on site availability. |
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Drinking water and vault restrooms located in each campground. Showers at Eagle campground only. (11/1-3/31 - Shower House closed, Water available at Frost Free spigots only) |
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