
Carter Lake
Loveland, Colorado(View other Loveland area campgrounds)
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Ownership: Bureau of ReclamationOfficial website: recreation.gov
Posted by: MountainMan on December 15, 2005
Description
Developments include 5 campgrounds with 151 campsites and 3 boat-launch ramps. A concession-operated public marina located at the north end of the lake (970.667.1062). A concession for members only (Sail Club) is operated on the northwest shore of the lake. Total water surface available for recreation is approximately 1,144 surface acres. Access is good. Primary recreation activities include fishing, camping, power boating, and sailing. A handicap accessible trail has been constructed at the south shore.Water levels are low in late summer because of seasonal drawdown. Larimer County Parks operates a small visitor center at the lake that provides recreation irmation and issues recreation permits. A hiking trail exists along the west side of the lake. Primary sport fish include rainbow trout, kokanee, brown trout, splake, walleye, yellow perch, bluegill, salmon, and largemouth bass. A public swim beach and snack bar/restaurant are available.Directions
Access by county road north from Berthoud, Colorado. Very near Loveland.Activities
Guidebooks
- Moon Colorado Camping: The Complete Guide to Tent and RV Camping
- The Best in Tent Camping: Colorado
- Colorado Campgrounds: The 100 Best and All the Rest
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Outdoor activities nearby
- Hiking @ Devils Backbone (0+ miles away)
- Hiking @ Foothills Trail (14+ miles away)
- Hiking @ Blue Sky (14+ miles away)
- Hiking @ Maxwell's (14+ miles away)
- Hiking @ Hall Ranch (16+ miles away)
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