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Boat Ramp Hours Changing at Horsetooth Reservoir, Carter Lake

Boat Ramp Hours Changing at Horsetooth Reservoir, Carter Lake

Korrie Johnston | Larimer County Department of Natural Resources

Hours of operation will change for boat ramps at Horsetooth Reservoir and Carter Lake starting Friday, October 1 through November. All ramps will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Please note hours are subject to change based on water levels, weather, and appropriate staffing.

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Horsetooth Reservoir County Park
October Hours

  • South Bay Ramp: 7 am – 7 pm
  • Inlet Bay Ramp: 7 am – 7 pm. Closed for the season beginning Mon. Oct. 18
  • Satanka Ramp: Closed for the season

November Hours

  • South Bay Ramp: 8 am – 4 pm. Closed for the season beginning Mon. Nov. 29
  • Inlet Bay Ramp: Closed for the season
  • Satanka Ramp: Closed for the season

Carter Lake County Park
October Hours

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  • North Pines Ramp: 7 am – 7 pm.
  • North Ramp (Marina): 7 am – 7 pm Thursday-Sunday only (Closed Monday-Wednesday)
  • South Shore Ramp: 7 am – 7 pm Saturday-Sundays only; Closed for the season beginning Mon. Oct. 11

November Hours

  • North Pines Ramp: 8 am – 4 pm. Closed for the season beginning Mon. Nov. 29
  • North Ramp (Marina): Closed for the season
  • South Shore Ramp: Closed for the season

For a complete schedule of hours and information on required vessel inspections, please visit larimer.org/boating. For info on entrance permits, visit larimer.org/naturalresources/parks/permits.

 

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