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Flatiron Reservoir is 47 acres of water surrounded by 200 acres of public land. It is located northwest of Carter Lake at an elevation of 5,470 feet and is 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. 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. Flatiron Reservoir is a popular spot for fishing and family camping.
it is a few miles northwest of Carter Lake, southwest of Loveland, Colorado, and northwest of Berthoud, Colorado.
Flatiron Reservoir requires entrance and camping permits, and is open year round. April – October, you can reserve sites at Flatiron Reservoir. Maximum of 14 nights in any 30-day period.
One of the best places we stayed -- stunning beauty. We didn't have the best spot, but, that's nit-picking. This place is DROP-DEAD GORGEOUS. The giant red rock plateau... the beautiful reservoir, the baby swans... OMG. This is not a "pack 'em in" RV park. This is a hidden gem, worth the extra driving.
Beautiful small lake nestled in between tall hills. We winter camped here and had a blast. I like that the campsites have a special gravel, so there were no mud issues that we usually have during nice days in the winter. One thing that could be improved: the sites could be more level. I was up at the top of my wheel leveler. We will definitely be back and try it during the summer.
I love this place to camp, fish or just enjoy a day out with family. It's clean and has everything you need to be comfortable as your enjoying a day out alone or with company. Either way give it a try. Rangers do check regularly so make sure to have fishing license and park pass but other then that HAVE FUN!!!
Overall a well kept campground, the rangers are very friendly and welcoming! Beautiful small lake, great for catching small lake trout. Several picnic shelters, a clean bathroom, an unbelievable sunset over the lake one night. This year there was a lot of broken glass on the bank making it really hard to feel safe letting kids/dogs play. Nice campground but you are not in a secluded area. The construction this year also went all night which made sleeping a challenge for a lot of adults, kids played hard enough they didn't mind. Book early if you want to camp here. Day use is available.
