Private Shoreline or River Access
Step from your back door to the water.

Mountain + Water Views
Enjoy some of the most iconic scenery in the country.

Private Docks & Boat Launches
Many lakefront communities allow for personal docks or shared boat access.

Outdoor Living Features
Fire pits, hot tubs, decks, and outdoor kitchens perfect for every season.

Fishing Access
Rivers and lakes with trophy trout right at your doorstep.

Community Amenities
Some communities include private beaches, trails, and park areas.

1. Horsetooth Reservoir
Just west of Fort Collins, Horsetooth Reservoir is one of Colorado’s top lakes for boating, paddleboarding, and waterskiing. Lakeside homes and vacation cabins offer stunning sunrise views and year-round recreation.

2. Boyd Lake
Located in Loveland, Boyd Lake is popular for fishing and full-size boating. The Boyd Lake State Park offers beach access, campgrounds, and trails.

3. Carter Lake
A true hidden gem west of Berthoud and Loveland, Carter Lake offers crystal-clear waters perfect for sailing, paddleboarding, and even scuba diving! Waterfront homes offer direct lake access and dramatic mountain views.

4. Windsor Reservoir
This reservoir near the town of Windsor offers scenic waterfront living close to both Fort Collins and Greeley. Fishing, kayaking, and bird watching are popular activities, and the area is rapidly growing with new custom homes and luxury builds.

5. Glade Reservoir (NISP Project)
The proposed Glade Reservoir, part of the Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP), will offer future opportunities for lakefront living in northern Colorado. Once completed, it is expected to provide recreation, water supply, and high-value real estate potential.

1. Cache La Poudre River
Colorado’s only designated Wild and Scenic River, the Poudre offers unmatched fly fishing for wild trout along with opportunities for rafting, kayaking, and riverside living.

2. Thompson River
Both the Big and Little Thompson Rivers provide excellent trout fishing and riverside property opportunities, particularly in the Loveland area and approaching Estes Park.

3. St. Vrain River
Running through Lyons and Longmont, the St. Vrain River is a popular spot for fly fishing, tubing, and scenic riverfront homes.

4. Lake Estes
Located in the town of Estes Park, Lake Estes offers lakeside living with the charm of a mountain resort town. The lake is great for fishing, paddle sports, and stunning Rocky Mountain views.

Fishing
- Fly fishing for trout on gold-medal rivers
- Spin fishing on reservoirs
- Ice fishing in winter

Boating & Paddle Sports
- Kayaking and paddleboarding
- Sailing on larger lakes
- Motorized boating on permitted reservoirs

Biking
- Mountain Biking Trails Access:
        - Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
        - Devil’s Backbone
        - Lory State Park
- Fort Collins is designated as a Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Community.