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Carter Lake

We watch every site at Carter Lake 24/7, then email you the moment a cancellation opens up.

83% of weekends booked at top sites·Peak Jul–Sep·25 sites
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The 10 most popular campsites at Carter Lake

The hardest sites to book at this park, reserving 83% of weekend nights in peak season (Jul–Sep). Set up an alert and we'll email you on cancellations.

Site S25

Best here
Ranked #1 of 25
Campsite · Sleeps 8

Site S27

Top pick
Ranked #2 of 25
RV Electric · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site E05

Top pick
Ranked #3 of 25
RV Electric · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site N03

Standout
Ranked #4 of 25
RV Electric · Sleeps 8

Site E16

Standout
Ranked #5 of 25
RV Electric · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site S24

Decent
Ranked #6 of 25
Campsite · Sleeps 8

Site C05

Decent
Ranked #7 of 25
RV Electric · Sleeps 8

Site E15

Decent
Ranked #8 of 25
RV Electric · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site E06

Decent
Ranked #9 of 25
RV Electric · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site S42

Decent
Ranked #10 of 25
RV Electric · Sleeps 8 · Electric

These sites rebook within minutes of being cancelled. Set an alert at Carter Lake and we’ll email you the moment one opens up.

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About this park

Carter Lake is located in the foothills west of Loveland at an elevation of 5,760 feet. It is a part of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project operated by the Bureau of Reclamation and the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. The purpose of this water project is to divert water from the west slope to the east slope for drinking water, irrigation, and hydropower generation. The Bureau of Reclamation is solely responsible for power generation. The agencies jointly manage water levels for irrigation, municipal, and industry use. Recreation is managed by Larimer County Natural Resources. Three miles long and about one mile wide, Carter Lake is a 1,100-acre reservoir surrounded by 1,000 acres of public lands and is popular for fishing, sailing, camping, swimming, scuba diving, rock climbing, and water skiing. It is open year round. Park Entrance Permits and Camping Fees are required.