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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$2 - $18/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
60 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Pets Allowed
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29.9097, -82.5782
Families and hikers who want shaded electric sites, a suspension bridge walk, and a genuinely weird natural feature: reserve the Magnolia loop if you're pulling any kind of trailer, and winter through early spring is the clear sweet spot before the mosquitoes take over.
Campfire-dependent campers should know there's an active burn ban as of April 2026, no end date set. And if you're hauling a long rig, the narrow rutted roads frustrated enough reviewers that it's worth calling ahead before assuming you'll fit.
Context for the broader area surrounding O'Leno State Park Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Developments include 5 campgrounds with 151 campsites and 3 boat-launch ramps. A concession-operated public marina located at the north end of the lake (970.667.1062). A concession for members only (Sail Club) is operated on the northwest shore of the lake.The reservoir has approximately 1,144 water surface acres, 910 land acres and 8 miles of shoreline. Access is good. Primary recreation activities include fishing, camping, power boating, and sailing. A handicap accessible trail has been constructed at the south shore.Water levels are low in late summer because of seasonal drawdown. Larimer County Parks operates a small visitor center at the lake that provides recreation irmation and issues recreation permits. A hiking trail exists along the west side of the lake. Primary sport fish include rainbow trout, kokanee, brown trout, splake, walleye, yellow perch, bluegill, salmon, and largemouth bass. A public swim beach and snack bar/restaurant are available. <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Carter+Lake+Dam">Carter Lake Dam</a> and Reservoir are features of the <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Colorado-Big Thompson Project">Colorado-Big Thompson Project</a>. <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/gp-bin/arcweb_carterco.pl">Current Reservoir levels.</a>
Access by county road north from Berthoud, Colorado. Very near Loveland.
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Winter and early spring deliver the most pleasant conditions. January through March sees daytime highs in the mid-60s to low-70s and evenings in the 40s to 50s, with low humidity and minimal thunderstorms. Summer is hot, humid, and buggy. Expect temperatures above 85°F, heavy mosquito and tick pressure, and afternoon storms. Campers who visit May through September should pack serious insect repellent and plan shorter trail days.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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Family campsites provide in-ground grills, picnic tables, site water and electrical service, and access to a centrally located bathhouse. The park also offers primitive/backpack sites (Sweetwater Lake), group cabin camping (16 cabins, no electricity) and a single dump station (reported by visitor sources).
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