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Learn more about alerts →Cabin campers who want lake access without roughing it, especially in October. The marina rents pontoons daily during season, the beach swimming is easy, and reviewers single out fall for the best combo of foliage, cooler temps, and fewer boats. Petroglyph trails add a bonus stop
Tent and RV campers have no sites here, full stop. Also, pack serious tick repellent or reconsider summer visits entirely, reviewers flag heavy tick pressure in warmer months. No pets allowed, so leave the dog home.
Context for the broader area surrounding Campground 1, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Pinewood Lake is located about 12 miles southwest of Loveland, Colorado. The Lake and Dam are a small part of the <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Colorado-Big+Thompson+Project">Colorado-Big Thompson Project</a>, one of the largest and most complex ever constructed by Reclamation. The reservoir has approximately 97 water surface acres, 142 land acres and 3 miles of shoreline. It stores, regulates, and diverts water from the Colorado River on the western slope of the Continental Divide to the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains.Developments at the Lake include 3 campgrounds with 18 campsites and 1 boat-launch ramp. Access is good. Only no-wake power boating is allowed. Primary recreational activities include fishing, camping, and boating. Primary sport fish available are rainbow trout. Facilities and campgrounds are closed in winter due to ice and snow.
Off county road 18E about 12 miles southwest of Loveland, CO.
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Fall offers the best combination of comfortable weather, colorful foliage, and lower crowds while Forest Lake and campground facilities remain open through October 31. Daytime highs typically range from the mid-50s to mid-60s F in October (upper 60s to low 80s in September) with cool nights in the 30s and 40s, ideal for hiking, paddling, birding, and shoreline fishing. Summer boat traffic diminishes and insects reduce by October, making it prime for scenic paddling and wildlife viewing around the savanna. May also draws praise from campers for quieter surroundings and pleasant weather. The park opens earlier than neighboring states like Iowa, with facilities clean and warm by early April.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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Park amenities explicitly listed on the official page include a marina with slips, a park store, picnic sites and picnic shelters, a beach swimming area, an interpretive shelter (petroglyphs) and lodging (cabins).
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