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All Reservations: No firewood collecting- Inlet Bay and South Bay reservations call for firewood: Tim and Peggy Yancy, Uprooted Artistry and High Country Campfire- 970-690-5370 Showers available at Inlet Bay and South Bay campgrounds Swimming allowed only at designed swim beaches RV dump station available at Inlet Bay and South Bay campgrounds Campsite Reservations: Boat-in sites - boat directly to your site. A ranger will contact you. 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 Camper Cabin Reservations: Check in: Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day weekend: 1PM - 8PM Off season: 1 PM-4:30 PM only. If checking in after 4:30, call at least one day in advance to make arrangements: 970-498-5610 Check out: 11 AM Information: 5 people per cabin and 3 people in 1 tent maximum Pets: 2 dogs allowed Bring your own linens. Smoking prohibited in cabin No cooking or open flame in cabin Airstream: Check in: Memorial Day-Labor Day weekend: 1 PM-8 PM Check out: 11 AM Information: 4 people no pets no smoking Linens, utensils, etc. provided 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 Cancellations, Changes, Fees, and Rules Group Pavilions: Penalties are possible at South Bay for cancellations and changes 15 - 29 days before reservation (50% penalty), 4-14 days before (75% penalty), within 3 days of reservation (100% penalty). |
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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. |
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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. |
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Horsetooth Reservoir |
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710105 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=LARC&parkId=710105&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Dump Stations: Horsetooth Reservoir at South Bay campground & Inlet Bay campground. Dump Station Water not available October-March |
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