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Pinewood Reservoir
Pinewood Reservoir is located west of Carter Lake at an elevation of 6,580 feet. Pinewood is 100 acres of water surrounded by 327 acres of public land. It is popular for trout fishing and camping. It is also a part of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project operated by the Bureau of Reclamation and the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. The purpose of this water project is to divert water from the west slope to the east slope for drinking water, irrigation, and hydropower generation. Reclamation is solely responsible for power generation. The agencies jointly manage water levels for irrigation, municipal, and industry use.
Recreation is managed by Larimer County Natural Resources. Boating is allowed at Pinewood Reservoir at a wakeless speed. Swimming is not allowed; however, a swim beach is located at nearby Carter Lake Dam 2. The park is open year-round. Park Entrance Permits and Camping Fees are required.
General Regulations
For specifics, ask a ranger for a copy of the Regulations Brochure.- Life preservers are required for each person on a boat. In addition, a Type IV throwable PFD is required on boats longer than 16 feet.
- Boat travel direction - counter clockwise.
- Swimming is prohibited except at the swim beach at Carter Lake at Dam 2.
- Cliff diving or jumping in the water is extremely dangerous and prohibited in all areas.
- Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Collection of firewood, including cutting of trees and branches, is not allowed.
- Firearms or fireworks are prohibited.
- Glass containers are not allowed.
- Public consumption of alcohol above 3.2% is prohibited (no kegs allowed).
- Dogs must be on leashes not longer than 10 feet at all times. Dogs are not allowed at the swim beach.
