Natural Resources
Natural Resources
Non-motorized use zone in effect at Satanka Bay cove
The Satanka Bay cove at Horsetooth Reservoir is a non-motorized use zone (paddlecraft only) from May 27 - September 5, 2022. Thank you for your cooperation!
CLOSURE ALERT
Due to lack of power, the Natural Resources Administrative Office at Carter Lake and Horsetooth Area Info Center at Horsetooth Reservoir are closed, Sunday, April 7, until further notice. Boat ramps at Carter Lake and Horsetooth Reservoir are also closed until further notice. Day use at the reservoirs remains open.
While Larimer County open spaces remain OPEN, if you do plan to recreate today outdoors, please use extreme caution as downed trees and other debris will be present.
Before You Go: Permits
Effective January 1, 2024, Natural Resources ended permit sales at retailers JAX Outdoor, Kwik Korner, REI, and Scheels.
Get out to explore Larimer County's natural wonders with these fun activities from our staff, volunteers, and organizations around the world.
W. Co. Rd. 38E Road Closure Alert
Due to yesterday's high winds, a utility line is down across West County Road 38E east of the Horsetooth Area Information Center (3800 block of W. County Road 38E on southeast end of Horsetooth Reservoir -- b/t Stout Wilds Rd. and S. County Road 23/Centennial Rd.). **Visitors are not able to access the visitor center from Fort Collins at this time.** If you need to get to Southbay, Inlet Bay, Horsetooth Mountain Open Space or any of the trailheads west of Southbay, you will need to come from the South via Glade Road. Estimated re-opening is unknown at this time.
Leslie is the Natural Resource Department's Human Resources Representative. She has a gift of working with people coming from a wide spectrum of backgrounds with her empathetic nature and ability to actively listen and engage in meaningful conversation.
In addition to her other HR duties, she is responsible for on-boarding up to 200 seasonal and temporary employees annually. She does her job very well, demonstrating the critical skills of organization and time management while keeping the primary focus on working with people and how best to support them.
Make the most of your wedding day by hosting your ceremony at Hermit Park Open Space!
Hermit Park offers the simplicity of an outdoor wedding venue with mountain meadows and scenic Rocky Mountain views. If you are interested in hosting a wedding or event at Hermit Park, please make your Group Pavilion reservation online through larimercamping.com.
