Carter Lake South Shore Campground

Berthoud, Colorado

About

Carter Lake is a 1,100-acre reservoir surrounded by 1,000 acres of public lands. It's a great place for fishing, sailing, water skiing, camping, picnicking, swimming, scuba diving, and rock climbing. The reservoir is jointly operated by the Bureau of Reclamation and the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, while Larimer County manages recreation. Carter Lake is accessible year-round and is nestled in the foothills southwest of Loveland, Colorado, and northwest of Berthoud, Colorado. The lake requires entrance and camping permits and has various campgrounds, including the South Shore Campground.

Amenities

Available Site Types

• Full Hookup RV Sites
• Partial Hookup RV Sites
• Pull-Through Sites
• Back-In Sites
• 30 Amp Sites
• 50 Amp Sites
• Tent Sites
• Primitive Tent Sites
• Cabins
• Glamping Tents
• Yurts
• Park Model Rentals
• Cottages
• Group Sites
• Seasonal Sites
• Monthly Sites
• Waterfront Sites

Local Attractions

• Carter Lake Marina
• Big Thompson Campground
• Eagle Campground
• Lowell's Campground
• North Pines Campground
• Fawn Hollow Trail
• Sundance Trail