Really nice place. It has some really fun hiking trails that are well maintained. You do need a pass though, which can be a little difficult to find. The water was really nice for swimming, but the beach area was not very clean. We found quite a few pieces of broken glass and fish hooks laying around.

Nice place to paddle around. No motorized boats. Lovely!

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 established.

Nice area, nice lake to get out on a paddle board. small fish to catch, so I release. but otherwise only 25min from the house, so its nice for an afternoon getaway. people are usually respectful. we get a few people every now and then that paddle over my fishing lines, and Im like, did you not see me here fishing on shore, or did you not care? but otherwise the family likes it

Awesome place! Not too busy. I think we met almost every single person camping there (albeit from a distance.) Everyone was sooo friendly. It was nice to interact with people again (physically distanced of course.) Did a little sunfish sailing on the lake! Caught some moments of good wind!Camp host was awesome and fun to talk with!So close but yet so far away!! Definitely going back!

Nice, quiet mountain lake. No motor boats allowed so the whole lake belongs to paddlers. Windy but gorgeous

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 its not a far drive from me. Therefore, I cant say what its like during the weekends.Its 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 place to camp.

It was pretty good. My cousin and I caught about 18 fish in total. I gave it 4 stars because it would be great if there was a dock so you can fish in deeper waters.

Beautiful place and mostly quiet. The main dumpster had plenty of room for trash, but the cans around the area were all overflowing.

Quite and peaceful place in the mountain. Good for kids.

Cold deep water, fun for kayaking. One boat ramp. Shores very rocky so swimming not recommended

Amazing place to go camping! Great for fishing, and to make memories with your family.

Such a pretty setting!

Very pretty and picturesque. Great for non motorized water activity.

Im a huge fanatic of water and nature. beatiful lake there and a cute little 3 mile hike that gave me all the nature i could take in and then some. easy drive to get there and loads of almost free fun to be had. for a day pass at 9 dollars id rather go back than spend that 9 bucks elsewhere. lots of lakes as well. cant wait to go back and see the place again soon

Sites were very clean. Very easy drive. No motors allowed on lake made paddle boarding really nice. Good fishing too.

Had a great time, beautiful lake. neighbors can always be a little loud, and the tent camp spots are a little close together. Although, it definitely doesnt take away that lively, peaceful feel. My family and I definitely plan on returning!

Nice laid back lake not too crowded

Nice place to walk around. Do remember to purchase the park permit before parking in any of the trailheads. There are rangers regularly patrolling the area and they will give a ticket for those without the permit.

Nice place. Lots of parking and picnic benches, nice little tent camping spots too. Easy access to water. Bathrooms by parking and camp host too

Great fishing and very beautiful!

Great water for fishing and kayaking.

A good place for some easy camping with friends. Vault toilets only, they were tolerable for the most part. The host this year was great. Paddle across the water and go on a hike! No 4x4 roads close by.

Hard to get to, really steep curvy mountain road. 9$ for park pass, have a Larimer county park pass but it does not work at this lake park rangers are real quick to come in and write tickets too. Really beautiful place but not worth the 9 bucks plenty of other nice areas to visit.

We reserved our spot almost a month before we went, it was worth the wait, we brought out fishing gear and bikes and tent and had to home them in and out, great exercise...there was a built in grill you have to bring your own wood to use.Each of the camp spots had a picnic table it was do beautiful there, very peaceful.

Small, quiet and perfect!

Beautiful place you can camp near there and stuff it is just beautiful very quiet private place

A small uncrowded lake. I am 74 years old and I was able to kayak for the first timeAlso took a lovely nature hike. Best day Ive had in ages!

Great little park and campground. Not as crowed as some of the more known locations. Very clean camp, with semi private feeling campsites. There were a lot of wasps though.

Fishing is heavily pressured just like anywhere else right now.

We did tent camping and it’s a little ways in there to walk can’t pull up to the site to unload. Sites were small and if you bring a little one with you and they like to wonder not a good idea our site is on a cliff heel (P22)TONS Of bees we were suppose to stay two nights but left early. Not very kid friendly for my 15 month old.

We went hiking here and didnt see anyone else on the trail. The lake doesnt allow for motorized vehicles and had plenty of fishing holes. I told my family that they should camp there if they come up to visit.

Requires you to pay to park but doesn’t have anywhere for you to pay to park. Closest place to pay to park is about 15 mins down the mountain. Quite inconvenient.

Not crowded.

Nice lake. Lots of people use it, unfortunately they dont pick up behind themselves. Not a safe shoreline for kids or dogsThe last two outings I have picked up two trash bags of tackle, abandoned lines, weights, spoons, and some decent plugs. I was also snagged by some in my boots.Also heads up for snakes.

Loved the place good fishing

I love hiking here! I havent camped here yet but plan to in the summer. The trail is amazing and leads you through trees, plains, and mountain like area. The trail and area is also dog friendly and Fishermans cove is so beautiful.Highly recommend adventuring up here!

Beautiful outdoor area. A paradise for wildlife photography and bird watching. Gorgeous night sky with minimal light pollution from nearby cities. Excellent place for astro photography.

Decent place to drop a fishing line/camp out. Plenty of extra parking space for most of the camping and fishing areas both.

Nice to visit in a day pass for kayaking; waterboarding; fishing, but the campsites are very small/tight so I dont think well be camping up here unless we rent a cabin

A nice local place to go for a few hours to hike or have a picnic. Trails are easy. The lake has tiger muskee & trout. Good for dogs too.

Calm for fishing

Great place for fishing especially for brown trout and it also is a great place for rainbows

Very peaceful with trail around lake, camp/RV sites, boat ramp. One of fav spots!

Such a beautiful place. Great walking trail. Can take your dog. Do need a day pass.

Quiet green not too many people shade big enough to find your own spot.

Great place for fishing. Plenty of trout for everyone.

Nice reservoir elivated

Super clear water. Minimal tourists.

Never really over crowded. Lots of shaded areas and clean campsights. Wonderful sunsets and lots of wildlife sightings.

A nice somewhat secluded lake with a small campground for both RV and Tent camping. Nice little fishing cove for some good trout fishing.

Always good fishing from the canoe.

Amazing view, clean picnic areas and potties

So beautiful and all the wild flowers

The reservoir didnt have clear markings to make sure you paid the 7 dollars to park there for the day, it had very rude campers that came down onto the shore where we were fishing and had no ettiquete for anyone. The views were nice and there were plenty of fish

Best fishing place ever!

Great place to fish and chill

The trout are no longer biting but its still beautiful. Saw a flock of snow geese today.

Loved it! Very friendly

Nice place for a picnic.

Beautiful. Great for fishing and never too packed

The reservoir is beautiful and fishing isnt that great but its a great place to relax

Kayak fishing on a small lake. Every thing was perfect. And we caught

It is a nice midsized lake with catchable trout and a few bug fish

Nice little reservoir. Make sure to time the fullness of the res as well as stocking times for fish.

Nice place. No fish

Dont remember what all went on a year ago, but I do know that we didnt catch anytbing.

Great campground-fire rings for campfires!!

Good place to fish and camp

Great views. Average fishing.

Gorgeous little lake, prefect for canoeing or kayaking beginners

Beautiful! Clean camps and clean restroom.

Great place to get away

Easy to moderate hiking trails and great views.

Such a great place to go hiking year round.

Beautiful quite lake with life all around

Beautiful views,good fishing

This is a great, quick getaway. Almost feel like Im not in Lamerier county when Im 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. Thats why theres 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 its a very quick getaway and its spaced out enough that it never feels crowded. Just make sure that you pay for your daily permit or your camping permit if you plan on camping.

Quiet. Beautiful. Plenty of fish biting

Nice place and good camping

Nice size trout in this lake

Great place for hiking!

Good fishing

Wow!

Peaceful