Lottery for marina slips and moorings

 

Boats at Inlet Bay Marina Horsetooth

Boat owners hoping to rent a slip at Larimer County reservoirs can now enter a lottery system that ensures an open process for rental selection.

The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) launched a randomized lottery in 2024 for available slips at Inlet Bay Marina at Horsetooth Reservoir and Carter Lake Marina at Carter Lake Reservoir. 

How to enter

To be entered in the 2025 marina slip lottery, boaters can submit their information from Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2025. 

Only one submission per boat. The owner's name and address must match the boat registration information.

Lottery names will be chosen by March 15, 2025 and winners will be contacted soon after. 

Submit your application through the following links: 

Important Information 

Being chosen in the lottery guarantees boaters a chance to be interviewed and vetted for a contract. It does not guarantee a slip or mooring. The goal of this system is to ensure an open process for rental selections.

We request that only serious applicants enter. Please do not enter if you do not have the financial commitment or equipment needed to rent a slip. This will help us keep the lottery entrance free. 

Lottery submissions will not be carried over year over year.

Returning customers

The inventory of available slips for this lottery is determined by the remaining spaces available after previous year returning customers (from a full summer season) in good standing are given first right of refusal. 

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FAQs

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  1. Does winning the lottery guarantee me a slip for the season?
  2. How much does it cost to enter the marina slip/mooring lottery?
  3. Will my lottery submission be considered next year if I don't win this year?
  4. What if I already have a slip or mooring from 2024?
  5. What if I have not yet purchased the boat I plan to keep at the marina?
  6. Where can I ask questions about the lottery?
  7. How much does it cost to rent a slip at one of the marinas?
  8. How are you working to ensure Larimer County residents have access to slips at the marinas?