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Green Mountain Reservoir, Kremmling Colorado - Green Mountain Reservoir provides opportunities for Kokanee salmon and rainbow and brown trout. The lake can become busy with recreation boaters in the summer.
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Green Mountain Reservoir
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Status:  11.17.09
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Level:  09.30.09
 
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Green Mountain Reservoir
Managing Agency: Surface Acres: Capacity AF: Elev:
US Forest Service 2123 154600 AF 7950'
Green Mountain Reservoir along the Blue River is a popular destination in central Colorado for many boaters. Like many lakes in the state, Green Mountain can fluctuate frequently so be sure to check the level before setting out. Both rainbow and brown trout can be caught in the lake and kokanee is another popular sport fish on the lake. If you need a change a pace the Blue River on both the south and north end of the reservoir provides great river fishing throughout the year.

Getting there: From I-70 at Dillon/Silverthorne go north on CO 9 for 16 miles.
Fees: $6 Daily Fee for boat launch and parking at McDonald Flats. Various camping fees around lake.
Boating: All Boats Allowed. No restrictions.
Ice Fishing: Ice fishing allowed
Recent Related Forum Posts
Green Mountain releases 10.30.09 by klamb
Sunday at Green Mountain 10.16.09 by Kelderon
kokannee update 10.08.09 by melodyldgcabins
 
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Green Mountain Reservoir Stocking 2006 to 2008
Campgrounds
Prairie Point    # of Sites: 33    Fees: $10

Campground has 33 camping sites, vault toilets, water and garbage service, and a stay limit of 14 days. Campsites are on a first-come, first-serve basis and $10 per night. All campsites are allowed 10 people and 2 vehicles only, with a maximum vehicle length of 50 feet. An extra vehicle fee of $5.00 will be charged for vehicles above the 2 vehicle limit.
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McDonald Flats    # of Sites: 13    Fees: $10

Campsites are on a first-come, first serve basis. An extra vehicle fee of $5.00 will be charged for vehicles above the 2 vehicle limit. All campsites are allowed 10 people and 2 vehicles only, with a maximum vehicle length of 50 feet.
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Cow Creek North    # of Sites: n/a    Fees: $5 Parking fee

Located on the northeast shore of Green Mountain Reservoir, the Cow Creek Campgrounds are undeveloped campgrounds with vault toilets and a stay limit of 14 days. THIS CAMPGROUND IS LOCATED IN A REC FEE DEMO AREA. A FEE OF $5.00 WILL BE CHARGED FOR PARKING. All sites are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Cow Creek South    # of Sites: n/a    Fees: $5 parking fee

Located on the northeast shore of Green Mountain Reservoir, the Cow Creek Campgrounds are undeveloped campgrounds with vault toilets and a stay limit of 14 days. All of the campsites are on a First-Come, First-Serve basis. THIS CAMPGROUND IS LOCATED IN A REC FEE DEMO AREA. A FEE OF $5.00 WILL BE CHARGED FOR PARKING.
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Willows    # of Sites: n/a    Fees: $5 parking fee
Located on the north shore of Green Mountain Reservoir, the Willows Campground is an undeveloped campground with vault toilets and a stay limit of 14 days. All of the campsites are on a First-Come, First-Serve basis. THIS CAMPGROUND IS LOCATED IN A REC FEE DEMO AREA. A FEE OF $5.00 WILL BE CHARGED FOR PARKING.
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Elliot Creek    # of Sites: n/a    Fees: $5 parking fee
Located on the northwest shore of Green Mountain Reservoir, the Elliot Creek Campground is an undeveloped campground with 24 sites, vault toilets and a stay limit of 14 days. All of the campsites are on a First-Come, First-Serve basis. THIS CAMPGROUND IS LOCATED IN A REC FEE DEMO AREA. A FEE OF $5.00 WILL BE CHARGED FOR PARKING.
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Davis Springs    # of Sites: n/a    Fees: $5 parking fee

Located on the southwest shore of Green Mountain Reservoir, the Davis Springs Campground is an undeveloped campground with vault toilets and a stay limit of 14 days. All of the campsites are on a First-Come, First-Serve basis. There is parking to accommodate 7 cars and provides good foot access for fishing. THIS CAMPGROUND IS LOCATED IN A REC FEE DEMO AREA. A FEE OF $5.00 WILL BE CHARGED FOR PARKING.
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