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Lory State Park
Lory State Park in Bellvue.

Lory State Park – Bellvue

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Nestled in the foothills of Northern Colorado, Lory State Park offers exciting recreation close to Fort Collins. Horsetooth Reservoir borders the east side of the park, providing access for hand-launched boats from the state park-side, and numerous fishing coves.

Activities

Lory State Park Overlooking Horsetooth Reservoir
Overlooking Horsetooth Reservoir from Lory State Park. Photo: Kimon Berlin

Biking: All trails are open to biking. Horsetooth Mountain Open Space Trails can be accessed through the park’s trails.

Boating: Hand-launched boats can be launched in the park’s North Eltuck Bay parking lot into Horsetooth Reservoir. The lake is open to powerboating, but not through the park. The closest boat ramp is at Horsetooth Dam – Satanka Cove, 2 miles away. Otherwise, boaters can head to Boyd Lake State Park.

Camping: Only backcountry camping is permitted at one of 6 backcountry campsites. The hike is at least 2 miles to the primitive sites. No facilities are provided and fires are not permitted.

Fishing: 6 coves border Horsetooth Reservoir with bass, trout, and walleye fishing.

Geocaching: 1 geocache in the park located at N 40 34.067 W 105 11.252

Hiking: There are 20 miles of year-round trails that offer a variety of treks.

Lory State Park Picnic Areas
Individual picnic tables at Lory State Park. Photo: Tim Fuller

Horseback Riding: All trails are open to horses.

Hunting: Permitted during legal hunting seasons. Register at Visitor Center.

Picnicking: Individual picnic sites are scattered around the park. There are 3 group picnic areas that are reservable.

Rock Climbing: Many climbs exist on and around Arthur’s Rock. The visitor center has climbers guides.

Winter Recreation: Cross country skiing, snowshoeing, horseback riding, hunting, hiking, picnicking.

Main dirt road through the park dead ends at a parking area.
Beautiful prairie landscape among the foothills.
Park has various coves with a short walk to the lake.
Hike back secludes the cove from the road.
Walking out to Orchard Cove.
Power boat and water skier blast past Orchard Cove.
On the western shore of Horsetooth Reservoir looking north.
Horsetooth is 6.5 miles long when full.
Looking back towards Lory State Park.
Picnic Area.
Mule deer are common along the Front Range.
Visitor Center.

Details

Address: 708 Lodgepole Dr, Bellvue, CO

Phone: 970-493-1623

Season: Year-round

Hours: Summer (5 am – 9 pm) | Winter (5 am – 7 pm)

Pets: Yes, on leash

Fees: Vehicle (daily)

Maps: (PDF’s)

  • Brochure
  • Trails
  • Horsetooth Reservoir

Website: cpw.state.co.us/…

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