Important campground notices for 2025
Carter Lake camping: Due to anticipated site improvements and road construction in 2025, the following campgrounds will be impacted:
- Eagle Campground: Reservations can only be made a few weeks to a month out due to fluctuating construction dates. Open for first-come, first-served camping as availability allows.
- North Pines Campgrounds: Beginning April 1, reservations can only be made a few weeks to a month out. Open for first-come, first-served camping as availability allows.
- Big Thompson Campground: Beginning April 1, the campground will transition into day-use parking and will not offer camping.
Sites can also be reserved online or by calling 1-800-397-7795. For questions, please call (970) 619-4570.
Larimer County Department of Natural Resources manages a variety of campgrounds for every style of camping. Whether it's large group camping, boat-in sites, equestrian campgrounds, backcountry experiences or even tipi camping, we have it all.
Learn more through our campgrounds and cabins tabs and be sure to make your reservations early. Campgrounds start filling up six months in advance!
The following is NOT allowed:
- Secondary units at campsites such as additional RVs, 5th wheels, trailers, pop-ups, etc.
A camping unit is defined as a wheeled unit used to sleep in. However, additional ground tents are allowed. - After-hours, walk-up camping without a reservation.
Please contact the Administrative Office with questions about same day reservations: 970-619-4570.
Image: Pinewood Reservoir Campground by Jim Janicki
