LOVELAND - Larimer County Department of Natural Resources will open camping to existing reservations (self-contained hard sided units with restrooms only) beginning Friday, May 1 until further notice.

Camping will be allowed based on the following criteria:

• All existing reservations already booked in system regardless of residence
• All campgrounds open including Hermit Park Open Space
• Campers must have self-contained “hard-side” units (defined as camping units with bathrooms)
• No secondary units allowed
• No tent camping allowed
• No walk-up camping reservations allowed
• Cabins and tipis remain closed 
• All restrooms and shower houses closed
• Group picnic sites, pavilions, and swim beaches remain closed
• Carter Lake Area/Horsetooth allow a maximum of 8 people per unit 
• Hermit Park allows a maximum of 6 people per unit

The Department continues to evaluate future changes to the criteria and availability of new reservations. All updates will be posted at www.larimer.org/naturalresources.

About Larimer County Department of Natural Resources 
Natural Resources manages Larimer County’s great outdoor places, including magnificent open spaces and water-based recreation areas, and fosters responsible land stewardship through weed management and healthy forest practices. To learn more, visit www.larimer.org/naturalresources.