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Pinewood Reservoir Conditions

Current Conditions

Park Elevation 6580'
Report Last Updated: 2/5/2012
These reports are updated only when conditions change

Longs Peak In The Distance

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.

We need your input about our annual permit structure and format! Please visit www.larimer.org/naturalresources and click "We need your input" for a short survey regarding annual permits. Comments will be accepted through March 15, 2012. Thanks for your time and help.

Fishing Conditions

Fishing has been slow. Ice fishing is NOT ALLOWED. Please stay off the ice.

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 is back to normal, but the reservoir is nearly completely frozen over.

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.

Camping for the winter season is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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