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Green Mountain Reservoir
Rainbow over Green Mountain Reservoir in Heeney, Colo.

Green Mountain Reservoir – Heeney

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Green Mountain Reservoir is a beautiful lake with lots to do, including boating, fishing, camping, and hiking in the White River National Forest. It stretches for several miles on Highway 9, north of Silverthorne and south of Kremmling.

Blue River passes through this long alpine lake, offering additional places for fly-fishing. All the campgrounds have beautiful views of the lake. Be sure to pick up supplies in Silverthorne or Kremmling, as there’s only one bait shop/general store around the lake in Heeney.

Activities

Green Mountain Reservoir Heeney CO December Panorama
Panorama of Green Mountain Reservoir in December. Photo: Scott Ingram

Boating: Open to boating of all types, jet skis, water skis. The Heeney Marina rents out boats on the lake. They also have snacks, drinks, and ice cream. 151 County Rd 1798, Heeney, heeneymarina.com

Camping: There are several fairly primitive, national forest campgrounds around the lake. Each has vault toilets; $13/night + an additional fee for each vehicle more than two vehicles. There are no hookups or water. Sites begin opening around May. Reservations

  • Cataract Creek – 5 sites with tables, first-come, first-serve
  • Prairie Point – 33 sites, first-come, first-serve
  • McDonald Flats – 13 sites, first-come, first-serve
  • Cow Creek North – 15 sites, first-come, first-serve
  • Cow Creek South – 40 sites, reservable
  • Elliot Creek – 15 sites, first-come, first-serve
  • Willows – 35 sites, first-come, first-serve
  • Read about the camping near Green Mountain Reservoir and Summit County.
  • Read about the camping near Kremmling, Parshall and Hot Sulphur Springs.

Fishing: Lake is open to boat and shore fishing. In winter there’s ice fishing.

  • The Blue River can be accessed below the dam for catch and release fishing; artificial flies and lures only in this section. It’s open until 8 pm.
  • Lower Cataract Lake is a 5-minute drive west on Co Rd 1725, which is off Heeney Rd.
  • The Black Creek Reservoir is known for largemouth bass, bluegill, and rainbow trout. From Heeney Rd, take Black Creek Rd on the south end of the lake.
  • Master Bait & Tackle is a local bait shop/snack/liquor store on the west side of the lake. 6875 Heeney Rd

Hiking: Trails around the lake and in the wilderness west of Green Mountain Reservoir.​ Lower Cataract Lake has a nice 2-mile hike, relatively flat, to Cataract Falls.

OHV: There are several county roads next to the lake that permits off-highway vehicles: Williams Peak Rd, Elliott Ridge, Brush Creek Rd.

Rafting: Rafts and kayaks use the Blue River below the dam.

September at the reservoir.
Campsites run about $10 a night.
Shantytown at Green Mountain Reservoir.
A tent flapping in the wind b/c of a broken rod.
Lower water levels due to a dry winter.
Former fire department at the dam.
Dilapidated basketball court.
Old housing near the dam.
Steep hike down to the Blue River.
Blue River is accessed from below the dam.
Blue River is Gold Medal Trout Waters.
A little whitewater. Several rafters and kayakers went by.
A boat powers by on Green Mountain Reservoir.
Parking.

Details

Address: US 9, Heeney, CO (b/w Kremmling & Silverthorne)

Phone: 970-945-2521

Season: Year-round

Map: Dillon (PDF – Large) Motor vehicle use map containing forest service roads and where dispersed camping is permitted.

Campground: Reservations

Website: greenmountainreservoir.com/current.htm

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