Due to ongoing site improvements and road construction currently in progress, the following campgrounds and boat ramps are impacted. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, utilize other areas of the reservoir that remain unimpacted, and follow signage:
Eagle Campground & Overflow Parking Lot: Starting September 22, the campground and overflow parking lot will be temporarily closed until further notice. Visitors can only access the shower house via the 400 ft. walkway marked by cones from the parking area on CR 31. Please plan accordingly for any accessibility needs or if you are carrying lots of items.
North Pines Campground & Boat Ramp: Starting August 4th, the campground will be temporarily closed. After September 1, there will be no access to the North Pines area during the week (Monday–Friday) until further notice. The boat ramp and day-use areas will be open on Saturdays and Sundays only.
Big Thompson Campground: Starting April 1, the campground will begin transitioning into day-use parking and will not offer camping. The area is currently closed until further notice.
South Bay/Inlet Bay Campgrounds & Boat Ramps: During active construction there will be limited parking and single-lane access. One boat ramp will be open to access the reservoir at Horsetooth at all times. Satanka ramp is closed after Labor Day due to normal closure times.
Northern Water will be conducting diving operations on the north end of Horsetooth Reservoir beginning March 7 for approximately three weeks. The diving operations will include the areas around Satanka Bay and may affect some parking lots. Please use caution while using the area.
Satanka Bay/Horsetooth Reservoir advisory
Northern Water will be conducting diving operations on the north end of Horsetooth Reservoir beginning March 7 for approximately three weeks. The diving operations will include the areas around Satanka Bay and may affect some parking lots. Please use caution while using the area.
Three new public electric vehicle charging stations have been added at Larimer County facilities, including two at Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) visitor centers.
The chargers are part of a larger network of EV chargers in the northern Colorado region, bringing the total number of chargers accessible to the public to five.
Join us in keeping our natural spaces beautiful, sustainable, and litter free! Celebrate Earth Day with us by picking up and packing out litter.
Meet at the Upper Sunrise Day Use Area on the east shore of Horsetooth Reservoir (aproximate address is 471 N. County Rd. 23). Sign-In will begin around 8:30am with a start time of 9am. Volunteers will be given an important safety talk before handing out supplies and heading out to nearby trails and other day use areas along the reservoir to remove unsightly litter from the land. Carpooling is encouraged!
This program is canceled due to poor viewing conditions. Please check the calendar for future programs.
Enjoy an evening with members of the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society (NCAS) for an up-close look at the night sky over the Rockies. Telescopes will be available for viewing stars, galaxies, planets and more! Bring the whole group to connect with the wonders of the night sky.
It's spring! Many plants and animals thrive at Ramsay-Shockey Open Space, and we're going to explore them. On this guided hike, we'll learn about what lives here and how our native plants and animals have adapted to survive and create the next generation.
This is part of the "Get to Know" series at Ramsay-Shockey Open Space. Topics include ecology, history, and how Larimer County Department of Natural Resources manages this property.
Do you have an adventurous spirit? Do you enjoy long hikes in nature but yearn to learn more about what you see? Join Naturalist Rob Pickett for a wild wander through Larimer County Open Spaces. These 4–5-mile hikes will reveal fascinating aspects of the local flora, fauna, geology, and landscapes, making it not just a physical journey but an educational one too! Learn insights that you can carry forward into your future outdoor explorations and deepen your connection with nature while expanding your understanding of the environment around you.
You too can take great nature photos with your smartphone. We will learn the basics of nature photography including framing, how to use light and how to take the best people photos. This will be an interactive learning experience as we teach each other the art of photography. We will be strolling around Lions Open Space along the beautiful Poudre River as we demonstrate our new knowledge.
Join Larimer County Naturalists on a journey to learn about the ravens of Devil's Backbone Open Space. Ravens are unique and intelligent birds. On this hike, you will learn about these brilliant birds - their adaptations, habitats, and more! We'll try to make it to the Keyhole and back.
