If you have questions, contact the Horsetooth Area Information Center at (970) 498-5610. It is also allowed at Dixon, Quarry, and Orchard Coves on weekdays only. Horsetooth Reservoir: Scuba diving is permitted at the South Bay Swim Area within the designated swim area, and at Lower Sunrise.Maximum of 14 nights in any 30-day period.A permit to camp is required for each campsite for each night ( in addition to Park Entrance Permits).(Hermit Park closes for the season Dec 20 - March 1) November 1 - February 28/29 same day reservations at Horsetooth Reservoir and Hermit Park must still be done at the park.Campers MUST make a reservation and purchase a park entrance permit BEFORE setting up at any campsite. November 1 - February 28/29 same day reservations can be made online at Carter Lake, Flatiron Reservoir, and Pinewood Reservoir.

These sites cannot be held over the phone, nor can their availability be guaranteed prior to arrival in-person.

Same day reservations will be accepted at park visitor centers during regular business hours.

Sites that are not reserved in advance become available that day as first-come, first-served for people who are physically present at the parks.

March 1 - October 31: Sites can be reserved from 180 days to 1 day in advance the arrival date at by calling the reservation call center at 1-80.

Campground hosts on duty during the summer.

Ice is UNSAFE due to fluctuating water levels. View fish stocking reports from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The regulations above are for Horsetooth Reservoir and the type of fish in Horsetooth. Please refer to the regulations brochure printed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife before fishing on any body of water.

Panfish (including bluegill, white and black crappie, and all sunfish): Daily statewide limit of 20 total (no size restriction).White bass, striped bass or wipers: Daily statewide limit of 10 total (no size restriction).All species of trout in Horsetooth (rainbow, cut-bow, brown): Daily statewide limit of 4 total (no size restriction).Smallmouth and largemouth bass: Daily limit of 5 total (size minimum is 12 inches all bass in possession must be over 12 inches).Walleye: Daily limit of 5 total (no size restriction).Whether fishing from shore or from a boat, anglers will have a wide variety of fishing opportunities. This large reservoir has excellent structure for anglers to explore. Horsetooth Reservoir provides a wide variety of fishing opportunities. November-February: 9 AM - 4 PM Closed from 12:30 PM - 1:00PM for Lunch, Monday-Friday.March-October: 9 AM - 4 PM, 7 days a week.Front desk staff can be reached at (970) 498-5610. The Horsetooth Area Information Center, located in South Bay of Horsetooth Reservoir, is open to the public with info on recreation areas, trails, camping, boating, fishing and more. It's located west of Fort Collins, Colorado, at an elevation of 5,420 feet. Horsetooth Reservoir requires entrance and camping permits, and is open year round. Six and one-half miles of water beckon visitors to come out and play! Surrounded by 1,900 acres of public lands, this reservoir has it all: fishing, boating, camping, picnicking, swimming, scuba diving, rock climbing, and water skiing.Īs part of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project to divert water from the west slope to the east slope for drinking water, irrigation, and hydropower generation, the reservoir is jointly operated by the Bureau of Reclamation and the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District who manage water levels for irrigation, municipal, and industry use. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: HORSETOOTH RESERVOIR COMMUNITY FORUM Codes, Policies, Ordinances & Resolutions.

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