- Reclamation
- Missouri Basin and Arkansas-Rio Grande-Texas Gulf
- Recreation
- Green Mountain Reservoir
Green Mountain Reservoir
Recreation is managed by theU.S. Forest Service, P.O. Box 620, Silverthorne, CO 80498; (970) 468-5400. Recreational developments include 6 campgrounds, 208 campsites, and 2 boat-launch facilities. Good access. One swim beach. Water surface for fishing is approximately 2,125acres. Fishing is the primary recreational activity, followed by power boating and camping. Primary sport fish available arebrown trout, rainbow trout, and salmon. Campgrounds closed in winter due to snow and ice.
| Green Mountain Reservoir Colorado-Big Thompson |
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| Cooperator (managing entity) |
Forest Service Area P O Box 620 Silverthorne CO 80498 |
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| Land Area (acres) | Total | 2108 |
| Developed Public Use | 168 | |
| Undeveloped | 1830 | |
| Water Surface (acres) | Total | 2125 |
| Available for Recreation | 2125 | |
| Shoreline (miles) | Total | 19 |
| Available for Recreation | 19 | |
| Fees | Area Entrance | no |
| Campgrounds | yes | |
| Picnic Areas | no | |
| Boat Launch Facilities | no | |
| Parking | no | |
| Other | none | |
| Facilities (number) | Campgrounds | 6 |
| Campsites | 208 | |
| Tent Only Campsites | 0 | |
| RV Hookups | 0 | |
| Mobile Home Parks | 0 | |
| Mobile Home Sites | 0 | |
| Camp Shower Facilities | no | |
| Picnic Areas | 0 | |
| Picnic Tables | 80 | |
| Picnic Shelters | 0 | |
| Swimming Beaches | 1 | |
| Swim Shower Facilities | no | |
| Boat Launch Ramps | 2 | |
| Boat Launch Lanes | 2 | |
| Mooring Buoys | 0 | |
| Slip Mooring Spaces | 0 | |
| Concessions | 2 | |
| Potable Water | Campgrounds | 14 |
| Picnic Areas | 0 | |
| Other Locations | 2 | |
| Toilets | Campgrounds | 2 |
| Picnic Areas | 0 | |
| Other Locations | 0 | |
| Sanitary Stations | Trailer / RV | 0 |
| Boat | 0 | |
Green Mountain Camp Facilities
Managed by Summit County Government, Planning Division, P.O. Box 68, Breckenridge, CO 80424; (303) 453-2561, ext. 115. Day-use picnic area and proposed historical interpretive complex under renovation and development by Summit County. Consists of 10 acres and four buildings, remnants of the old Bureau of Reclamation construction camp. Located downstream from Green Mountain Dam. River fishing for trout and river kayaking opportunities exist in summer. Winter closure because of ice and snow conditions.
