Skip to main content
Recreation AreaRecreation.gov

Green Mountain Reservoir

Parshall, Colorado · Summit County

The dam is on the western slope 13 miles southeast of Kremmling, Colorado, on the Blue River, a tributary of the Colorado. Recreational developments include 6 campgrounds, 208 campsites, and 2 boat-launch facilities. Good access. One swim beach. Water surface for fishing is approximately 2,125 acres. Fishing is the pri…

Advertisement
39.89762, -106.31001
Open in OpenStreetMap
5-Day Forecast

Weather at Green Mountain Reservoir

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High47°F
Avg Low27°F
Peak Rain Chance17%
Humidity73%
UV (avg)4
Today
☁️
Overcast
45°/31°
🌬 8mph
↑ 6:36 AM ↓ 5:00 PM
Wed
❄️
Heavy Snow
51°/28°
💧 17%🌬 14mph
↑ 6:37 AM ↓ 4:59 PM
Thu
🌫
Fog
46°/26°
💧 1%🌬 6mph
↑ 6:38 AM ↓ 4:58 PM
Fri
☁️
Overcast
46°/27°
💧 9%🌬 5mph
↑ 6:40 AM ↓ 4:57 PM
Sat
⛅
Partly Cloudy
47°/24°
💧 1%🌬 6mph
↑ 6:41 AM ↓ 4:56 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Green Mountain Reservoir

The dam is on the western slope 13 miles southeast of Kremmling, Colorado, on the Blue River, a tributary of the Colorado. Recreational developments include 6 campgrounds, 208 campsites, and 2 boat-launch facilities. Good access. One swim beach. Water surface for fishing is approximately 2,125 acres. Fishing is the primary recreational activity, followed by power boating and camping. Primary sport fish available are brown trout, rainbow trout, and salmon. Campgrounds closed in winter due to snow and ice.Green Mountain Dam and Reservoir are features of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project. Current Reservoir Levels

Plan Your Visit to Green Mountain Reservoir

Heading to Green Mountain Reservoir? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Green Mountain Reservoir?

No central reservation system listed for Green Mountain Reservoir. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/65) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Green Mountain Reservoir?

Take State Highway 9 about 10 miles south of Kremmling.

How do I contact Green Mountain Reservoir?

You can reach the park at phone: 970-468-5400 or email: [email protected].