FORT COLLINS – Trail building crews from Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) and the Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC) are finishing a portion of a new multi-use trail between Inlet Bay and South Bay at Horsetooth Reservoir today, July 25. Known as the “Bay to Bay Trail,” the 1.8-mile, natural surface trail will run east…
Published: Fri Jul 26, 2024 - 11:08am
Department: Natural Resources
LOVELAND – The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) received a grant of $23,749 from the Colorado Regional Air Quality Council to convert a portion of its gas-powered lawn equipment to zero-emission commercial equipment through the Mow Down Pollution program. Combined with LCDNR's cash match of $7,000, nineteen pieces of electric…
Published: Fri Jun 14, 2024 - 1:24pm
Department: Natural Resources
Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is excited to share the results of its first "Rate Your Day" visitor satisfaction survey, conducted from June to October last year. With 761 responses, the survey provided valuable insights into visitor experiences at Larimer County parks and open spaces.
Key findings:
Visitors rated…
Published: Fri May 31, 2024 - 10:54am
Department: Natural Resources
The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input for the management plan of Chimney Hollow Open Space. Public input will be collected throughout this summer via an online survey and at the first public open house on Wednesday, May 29 followed by a virtual open house on Monday, June 3.
Information collected from the…
Published: Mon May 20, 2024 - 10:37am
Department: Natural Resources
LOVELAND – Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) has completed its first-ever marina slip and mooring lottery at Carter Lake and Inlet Bay Marina at Horsetooth Reservoir.
The county launched the randomized lottery in March to ensure an open process for rental selection of available boat slips at the popular reservoirs.
A…
Published: Thu May 16, 2024 - 3:37pm
Department: Natural Resources
Bring your 2-5 year old for a morning filled with nature exploration, stories, and connection with our amazing natural world. The world is full of fascinating creepy-crawlies! This month, we'll learn about a specific type of creepy-crawly: insects. What makes an insect? We'll find out, and catch some insects too!A parent or guardian must accompany…
Published: Sat May 4, 2024 - 11:07am
Department: Natural Resources
Survey reveals residents' support for public lands.
Larimer County and the municipalities of Fort Collins, Loveland, Berthoud, Estes Park, Johnstown, Timnath, and Wellington are pleased to share the results from the 2023 Our Lands, Our Future regional survey. The Our Lands, Our Future statistically valid, county-wide survey, found that residents…
Published: Wed May 1, 2024 - 9:06am
Department: Natural Resources
Horsetooth Mountain Open Space’s main trailhead, 6550 W. County Rd., 38E, will be closed to public access Monday, April 15 through Friday, April 19 for asphalt paving.
The paving project is an extension of a larger improvement plan for this trailhead area that Larimer County Department of Natural Resources completed earlier this year, including…
Published: Tue Apr 9, 2024 - 1:23pm
Department: Natural Resources
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) launches a randomized lottery on Friday, March 29 for available slips at Inlet Bay Marina at Horsetooth Reservoir and Carter Lake Marina at…
Published: Tue Mar 26, 2024 - 11:53am
Department: Natural Resources
Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is pleased to report significant progress in site restoration and planning efforts at its most recently acquired open space, formerly known as Heaven's Door Ranch, located near the Big Thompson Canyon.
Now conserved, this 1,547-acre property will rank as one of the crown jewels of northern…
Published: Tue Mar 19, 2024 - 2:25pm
Department: Natural Resources
DENVER – Today, the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board awarded a $1,500,000 grant to Larimer County to permanently protect the 1,547-acre Heaven’s Door Ranch near Loveland.
The grant is part of GOCO’s Centennial Program, which invests in high-value, once-in-a-generation visions and projects that will create lasting impacts on the Centennial…
Published: Fri Mar 15, 2024 - 2:38pm
Department: Natural Resources
LOVELAND – Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is proud to announce $19,700 in grants to support six community and neighborhood projects that help connect people to the land. The 2024 awardees support a wide range of organizations spanning Larimer County through the department’s Small Grants for Community Partnering Program.…
Published: Tue Jan 30, 2024 - 9:42am
Department: Natural Resources
FORT COLLINS – Horsetooth Reservoir’s Satanka Bay parking lot, W. County Rd 48C, is closed to the public January 30 through February 16 to allow the first phase of construction for a new Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) boat inspection station.
All watercraft including their motors, trailers, compartments and any other associated equipment or…
Published: Fri Jan 26, 2024 - 1:38pm
Department: Natural Resources
The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is inviting the community to attend a public information session on planned Federal Land Access Program (FLAP) road and other site improvements at Carter Lake in Loveland. The proposed improvements to existing roads and parking areas at Carter Lake include:
Big Thompson Campground –…
Published: Tue Jan 23, 2024 - 10:33am
Department: Natural Resources
Larimer County and the municipalities of Fort Collins, Loveland, Berthoud, Estes Park, Johnstown, Timnath, and Wellington, request the community’s participation in a 2023 Open Space online survey. This survey is an update to the 2013 Our Lands, Our Future survey commissioned by the same agencies to better understand from the public how to best…
Published: Thu Nov 30, 2023 - 8:38am
Department: Natural Resources
FORT COLLINS – Horsetooth Mountain Open Space’s main trailhead, 6550 W. County Rd. 38E, is closed to public access today (November 27) through December 18 to allow crews to complete parking and kiosk area improvements and install an additional vault toilet.
The improvements at the main trailhead are geared to improve flow and ease congestion…
Published: Mon Nov 27, 2023 - 11:43am
Department: Natural Resources
LOVELAND - All boat ramps at Horsetooth Reservoir and Carter Lake will close for the season on Monday, November 27.
Horsetooth Reservoir
South Bay Ramp: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. everyday; Closed for season Mon. Nov. 27
Inlet Bay Ramp: Closed for season
Satanka Ramp: Closed for season
Carter Lake
North Pines Ramp: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. everyday;…
Published: Wed Nov 22, 2023 - 8:59am
Department: Natural Resources
Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) invites members of the community to share input on proposed adjustments to its enforcement regulations within LCDNR-managed properties.
Larimer County is seeking to revise eight current regulations and to add twelve new regulations in 2024. New additions include regulations associated with…
Published: Fri Nov 17, 2023 - 1:40pm
Department: Natural Resources
Horsetooth Mountain Open Space’s main trailhead, 6550 W. County Rd. 38E, will be closed to public access November 27-December 18 to allow crews to complete parking and kiosk area improvements and install an additional vault toilet.
The improvements at the main trailhead are geared to improve flow and ease congestion for both vehicles and visitor…
Published: Tue Nov 7, 2023 - 1:19pm
Department: Natural Resources
Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) has constructed and opened a new approximate quarter mile (~0.22 mile) connector trail in Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, from Horsetooth Rock to West Ridge Trail.
This new hiking-only trail connects the upper section of Horsetooth Rock Trail to West Ridge Trail. Plans for the trail were…
Published: Mon Oct 16, 2023 - 2:47pm
Department: Natural Resources
The boat ramp at Satanka Bay at Horsetooth Reservoir will close for the season on Labor Day, September 4th, 2023.
Boaters can continue use South Bay and Inlet Bay boat ramps.
On Tuesday, September 5th, hours will be reduced at some ramps.
Horsetooth Reservoir
South Bay - 6am-8pm every day
Inlet Bay - 9am-5pm every day
Carter Lake…
Published: Wed Aug 30, 2023 - 12:16pm
Department: Natural Resources
Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) invites the community to join us in September as we celebrate 30 years of National Public Lands Day, all month.
With the community’s help, LCDNR has conserved over 56,000 acres of land and manages nearly 100 miles of trails, which make Larimer County extra special. To celebrate our public…
Published: Wed Aug 23, 2023 - 9:50am
Department: Natural Resources
Applications are now being accepted for Larimer County’s Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) 2024 Small Grants for Community Partnering Program. For 25 years, the program has awarded grants to communities throughout Larimer County using a portion of the Help Preserve Open Space sales tax for nature-based neighborhood and community projects.…
Published: Tue Aug 15, 2023 - 12:23pm
Department: Natural Resources
Each summer, visitors to Colorado’s public lands enjoy a variety of outdoor recreation right at their “boot tips." With the influx of tourists on top of regular visits from residents, our public lands are experiencing consistent demands from recreational visitors. Northern Colorado public land agencies are asking visitors to embody the principles…
Published: Fri Aug 11, 2023 - 9:56am
Department: Natural Resources
FORT COLLINS- Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) has constructed and opened the Stout Connector trail, a new 1.3-mile natural surface trail in Horsetooth Mountain Open Space. With this new addition, Horsetooth Mountain Open Space now offers over 30 total trail miles for users to access and adds to the approximately 1,400 miles…
Published: Mon Jul 10, 2023 - 12:34pm
Department: Natural Resources
