ENTRANCE PERMIT REQUIRED : Park entrance permits, one for each vehicle and one for your trailered watercraft, are required for each day in addition to camping fees. Purchase vehicle entrance permits prior to arrival at your campsite. For more info, please visit: https://www.larimer.org/naturalresources/parks/permits
  • Effective November 2021: Daily Entrance Permits can be purchased online with a camping reservation. To show proof of Daily Permits, print and display the first page of your confirmation email and place it on the lower corner passenger side dashboard area of the corresponding vehicle.
  • Each reservation is for one camping unit per site. (A camping unit is defined as a wheeled unit used to sleep in such as RVs, 5th wheels, trailers, pop-ups, etc.) Second units are NOT allowed at any campsite or cabin, but additional ground tents are allowed. (Call 970-619-4570 with questions.)

  • Horsetooth Reservoir, CO

    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 ...
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    Horsetooth area PAVILIONS
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    50 Accessible
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    Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
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    South Bay Campground
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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.

    Services and Amenities
    Within Park
    • Boat Launch
    • Boat Launch Ramp
    • Boating
    • Comfort Station
    • Drinking Water
    • Dump Station
    • Fishing
    • Horseshoes
    • Lake
    • Parking
    • Picnic Shelter
    • Picnicing
    • Ranger Station
    • Restroom
    • Scuba Diving
    • Shelters
    • Showers
    • Volleyball
    • Water Drinking
    • Water Skiing
    • Windsurfing/Sailboarding
    Fees and Cancellation Policies

    Facility Rates*
    Park Season
    Site Type
    Nightly/Daily Rates
    Non Peak Season
    Oct 01 2023 -
    Mar 31 2024
    WALK TO
    $25.00
    STANDARD FULL HOOKUP
    $30.00-$35.00
    STANDARD ELECTRIC
    $25.00-$30.00
    PAVILION
    $25.00-$250.00
    CABIN
    $45.00-$60.00
    BOAT-IN
    $30.00-$35.00
    Peak Season
    Apr 01 2024 -
    Sep 30 2024
    WALK TO
    $25.00-$35.00
    STANDARD FULL HOOKUP
    $45.00-$65.00
    STANDARD ELECTRIC
    $25.00-$55.00
    PAVILION
    $25.00-$250.00
    CABIN
    $90.00-$130.00
    BOAT-IN
    $30.00-$40.00
    Non Peak Season
    Oct 01 2024 -
    Mar 31 2025
    WALK TO
    $25.00
    STANDARD FULL HOOKUP
    $30.00-$35.00
    STANDARD ELECTRIC
    $25.00-$30.00
    PAVILION
    $25.00-$250.00
    CABIN
    $45.00-$60.00
    BOAT-IN
    $30.00-$35.00

    *Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges

    **Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

    Getting There
    GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
    40.52944, -105.165
    40°31'46"N, 105°9'54"W

    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.
    Contact Information

    Mailing Address:

    Horsetooth Reservoir
    4200 West C.R. 38E
    Fort Collins  CO  80526
    Phone Number:
    Information:  (970)619-4570