Horsetooth Mountain Open Space Backcountry

Important information

Horsetooth Mountain Open Space Specific Notices **ALERT**: You must be in the parking lot by 11 pm. The gates will close at 11 pm to all visitors entering. You will be able to exit at any time. **WARNING**: Absolutely NO FIRES allowed at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space. You will be evicted if you start a fire. Park entrance permits, one for each vehicle, are required for each day in addition to camping fees. You can purchase vehicle entrance permits prior to arrival at your campsite. $10/day per vehicle. For more info, please visit: www.larimer.org/naturalresources/parks/permits. Follow "Leave No Trace" Principles Drinking water is only available at the trailhead parking lot. Dogs must be on a leash at all times to protect wildlife and natural resources. Each reservation is for one site that can have up to two tents with 8 people max. The exit gate is automatic, allowing you to leave any time after 11 P.M. (You will not be able to re-enter the open space until 4 a.m. the next day) Check In Times: Noon for campsites (can check in later). Go directly to campsite after obtaining required park entrance permits (annual or daily). Check Out Time: 11 AM. No Shows: If you do not show up within 24 hours of your scheduled check in time, and you do not notify the park by calling 970-619-4570 that you will be arriving late, your site may be resold and may not be available when you arrive. Same-day Camping reservations can be made online 24/7, by calling 1-800-397-7795, or in-person during regular business hours. Campers MUST make a reservation and purchase a park entrance permit BEFORE setting up at any campsite. Please check the Season Dates tab for annual updates on site availability.