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Pinewood Reservoir Conditions

Current Conditions

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Park Elevation 6580'
Report Last Updated: 5/22/2012
These reports are updated only when conditions change

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Park Situation

2012 Annual Permits are available. Annual Permits may be purchased from the Bison Visitor Center and from Rangers in the field.

Drinking water at Pinewood Reservoir has been shut OFF for the season. Potable water may be accessed at Flatiron Campground, Upper Eagle campground and Big Thompson Campground.

SELF-SERVE PERMIT STATIONS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS RESERVOIR. PERMITS MUST BE PURCHASED AT THE NORTH ENTRANCE OF CARTER LAKE.

FIRE RESTRICTIONS are in place effective April 12th.

Campfires are allowed in metal grates only
No fires allowed at boat-in campsites
Fuel stoves and grills okay (no charcoal)
No open flames outside of metal grates (no tiki torches)
No smoking outside unless on established roads or parking areas or within a vehicle

Fishing Conditions

Fishing has been active with rising water temps.

For the most current conditions and stocking reports please check with the Division of Wildlife at: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Fishing/Reports/StatewideConditions/

Or join our fishing forum at www.fishexplorer.com to send and recieve messages from fellow anglers and share your fishing knowledge!

Water Level

Water level fluctuates weekly.

Camping

Camping reservations may now be made 180 days in advance.

Reservations may be made at www.larimercamping.com or by calling 1 (800) 397-7795.

Wildlife

Mule Deer and Elk are plentiful this time of year. Please drive carefully as wildlife often gathers near the roads.

Park Events

A complete list of Upcoming Events can be found at http://www.larimer.org/naturalresources/news.cfm.

Activities

See the Parks and Open Lands Event Calendar