Timnath Reservoir

• Timnath Reservoir
• Motorized Boat Ramps
• Fishing (Colorado fishing license required)
• Hike and Bike Trails
• Picnic Areas
• Swim Area
• Open Space
• Large Turf Area

• Permits are required for all access to the reservoir property and water, permits must be displayed on your vehicle at all times. Shore use includes fishing from the shore or piers, picnicking, and general recreation on the shore and adjacent reservoir property.
• Boating is allowed for permit holders only.  Permits can be obtained online only. Alcohol, marijuana, or illegal drugs are prohibited anywhere on-premises or on boats.
• Visitors must not enter any private or restricted areas. Playing on or entering irrigation ditches or mechanical buildings is prohibited.
• Motorized boat operations are limited to Thursday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m or to reservoir close, whichever is earlier.
• Motorized boating is allowed on Mondays that are designated national holidays and limited to the same hours as listed above.
• No boating is allowed before dawn or after sunset. 
• Shore access is allowed as listed above.
• No littering.
• Dogs on leashes are permitted.  Owners must clean up dog waste.
• No four-wheel or other recreational vehicles (other than bicycles) are permitted.
• No motor vehicles are permitted outside of the designated parking area.
• No camping.
• No fires unless otherwise permitted by the Town.
• The Town reserves the right to alter these rules, ban individuals or groups or revoke privileges if there are problems, repeat violations, or other issues. 
• Natural Swimming Areas Compliance and Sampling Guidelines

SHORE USE PERMIT

• Timnath Resident:
  • Annual Household Permit: FREE
  • Day Use Guest Vehicle Pass: $8.00

• GMA Resident:
  • Annual Household Permit: $65.00
  • Senior Annual Household Permit: $45.00
  • Day Use Household Permit: $10.00
  • Senior Day Use Household Permit: $8.00
  • Day Use Guest Vehicle Pass: $10.00

• Colorado Angler:
  • Annual Individual Permit: $65.00 (SOLD OUT)
  • Senior Annual Individual Permit: $45.00 (SOLD OUT)
  • Day Use Individual Permit: $10.00
  • Senior Day Use Individual Permit: $8.00

NON-MOTORIZED BOAT PERMIT

• Timnath Resident:
  • Annual Individual Permit: $30.00
  • Senior Annual Individual Permit: $20.00
  • Day Use Individual Permit: $10.00
  • Senior Day Use Individual Permit: $8.00
  • Annual set of four Individual Permits: $90.00
  • Guest Day Use Individual Permit: $10.00
  • Senior Guest Day Use Individual Permit: $8.00
  • Late Season Individual Permit: $20.00

• GMA Resident (must purchase Shore Use Permit as well):
  • Annual Individual Permit: $35.00
  • Senior Annual Individual Permit: $25.00
  • Day Use Individual Permit: $15.00
  • Senior Day Use Individual Permit: $7.00
  • Guest Day Use Individual Permit: $10.00
  • Senior Guest Day Use Individual Permit: $8.00

• Colorado Angler (must purchase Shore Use Permit as well):
  • Annual Individual Permit: $35.00
  • Senior Annual Individual Permit: $25.00
  • Day Use Individual Permit: $15.00
  • Senior Day Use Individual Permit: $7.00

MOTORIZED BOAT PERMIT

• Timnath Resident:
  • Annual Permit: $300.00 (SOLD OUT)
  • Day Use Permit: $75.00
  • Late Season Motorized Boat Permit: $100.00 (SOLD OUT)

The Cache La Poudre Reservoir Company and The Town of Timnath have a lease agreement to allow Timnath permitted individuals use of the reservoir and open space land. The agreement went into effect in 2016 and has a 15-year term.  Information about the resolution can be found HERE.

Want access to a motorized boat on the Timnath Reservoir, but you’re not ready to commit to purchasing, storing, and maintaining a motorized boat? Try renting one with Buddy Boating, LLC instead! Council has just approved the ability to rent motorized boats for Timnath Residents to use at the Timnath Reservoir. Buddy Boating is a membership-based boating group that allows approved members access to well-maintained and late-model boats.

In becoming a member of the Buddy Boating program, you will be required to take a training class on safety and boat operations. All reservations will be made directly with Buddy Boating, LLC ahead of the day for usage. Buddy Boating, LLC will deliver and unload the boat at the Timnath Reservoir, and then retrieve the boat on the same day of the Reservation.