Pinewood Reservoir — Attraction in Colorado

My home away from home. I love to escape and camp for a night since I only have 1 day off a week, usually a weekday, and it's not a far drive from me. Therefore, I can't say what it's like during the weekends.

It's never rowdy, mostly couples or families from my experience. Since I only tent camp, I have a favorite site I reserve every time, easily done online. The sites are level and each one has a picnic table and fire ring. I sometimes fall asleep in my hammock overlooking the reservior. You hear people laughing and having a great time across the water. Dogs are welcome too! There have been many times I woke up to 2 elk running along the shore and swimming across the reservior to the other side. This morning 2 hummingbirds woke me up outside my tent. They were probably curious of my bright yellow tent.

Peaceful, serene, picturesque.. By far, my favorite...

This is a great, quick getaway. Almost feel like I'm not in Lamerier county when I'm up in this area. Teach your kids about the big Thompson water project which is where the water gets sucked out of the like to go down the pipe into the turbine. That's why there's all those buoys. There is also a trail that goes around the lake that is perfect for a hike or a light mountain bike ride. All in all it's a very quick getaway and it's spaced out enough that it never feels crowded. Just make sure that you pay for your daily permit or your camping permit if you...

Pinewood Reservoir is nestled up at the top of a beautiful drive in the front range. There are approximately 5 miles of well maintained trail. The main loop was about 2.7 miles with 300 feet of elevation. I would rate it as easygoing hiking. There is plenty of fishing and kayak/paddle board opportunities as well. Unfortunately all of the gorgeous mountains in the area are privately owned it seems. Even the road has a hostile “stay out” sign on it where the county road ends. Hard for me to get used to all of these funny boundaries people have...