Boyd Lake State Park

Dates: July 17 – 19
Location: Cottonwood Campground, Loop A (Sites 251 & 254)
Host City: Loveland, CO

There is a $10.00 per day cost to enter park unless you have the State Park add on for your registration.

Please email Chuck Poch – K0ITP to RSVP for meals, questions or any special request. Host K0ITP and Hostess Kerri will be available to chat and participate. If your (X)YL is not a ham and wants to make a new friend, they can hang out with Kerri. She will be biking and doing other possible activates on site over the weekend. We do have a Khan (dog) that is cute, but very protective, so please do not try to pet, he does tend to snip at strangers. Just ignore him.

1. Site Layout & Spatial Arrangement

• Site Separation: Sites 251 and 254 are not directly adjacent. They are typically separated by two intervening sites (252 and 253). They are within a short, 30-second walking distance of each other.
• Driveway Specifications: Each site features a paved, back-in driveway approximately 40 feet in length.
• Utility Hookups: Both sites feature full utility hookups (Electric, Water, and Sewer).

2. Capacity & Tent Constraints (Strictly Enforced)

• Per-Site Occupancy: Maximum of 6 people per site (Total group cap of 12 people across both sites).
• Sleeping Units: Maximum of 2 sleeping units per site. This allows for either:
  • One (1) hard-sided RV/camper and one (1) tent.
  • Two (2) tents.
• Tent Placement: All tents must be placed strictly on the designated tent pads or on the paved asphalt driveway. Tents are completely prohibited on the grass or dirt to protect park vegetation.
• July Weather Note: Loop A consists of younger cottonwood trees providing minimal shade. It is highly recommended to bring pop-up sun canopies. Canopies must also be weighted or staked on the pavement/pad, not the grass.
• BYOC – Bring your own chair.

3. Vehicle & Parking Policies

• On-Site Parking: A maximum of 2 vehicles are permitted to park directly at each campsite.
• Pavement Restriction: All wheels of all vehicles and trailers must remain entirely on the paved asphalt. Parking on the grass or road shoulder is strictly illegal.
• Overflow Parking: Any additional vehicles beyond the 2-per-site limit must be parked in the designated campground overflow lots.

4. Operational Timeline & Hours

• Check-In Time: 1:00 PM on Friday, July 17.
• Check-Out Time: 12:00 PM (Noon) on Sunday, July 19.
• Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Group gatherings must disperse or become quiet during these hours to avoid park ranger citations.

5. Critical July Park Alerts & Restrictions

• Fire Bans & Restrictions: Open wood, charcoal, and pellet campfires are restricted to the permanent, park-provided metal fire rings. Due to high fire danger in July, wood fires may be completely banned. Propane-fueled camp stoves and grills are permitted for cooking.
• Water Craft Restrictions: Boyd Lake is currently closed to motorized boating due to low water levels. Hand-launched, non-motorized watercraft (kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards) are permitted.
• Pet Policy: Pets must be kept on a physical leash (maximum 6 feet in length) at all times. Pets cannot be left unattended or tied to trees, shrubs, or electrical boxes.

6. Chief Chuckie’s Menu and what’s being provided- Please add to RSVP email if any dietary needs are required.

• Bottled water and sodas. Chuck’s Kitchen and Shack – spot 253
• BYOAD – I will have some to share, but not a whole cabinet
• Menu
  • Friday night
    • Burgers / Hot Dogs
    • Potato Salad
    • Chips
  • Saturday Morning
    • Pastries and Doughnuts
    • Juices
  • Saturday Afternoon
    • Wraps and fixings, make your own
      • Turkey
      • Ham
      • Chicken
      • Cheese
      • Tomatos
      • Lettuce
    • Chips
    • Condiments
      • Mayo
      • Relish
      • Mustard
    • Saturday Night
      • Pasta night with bread and salad – Choice of sauces
        • Alfredo
        • Red
    • Sunday Morning
      • Pancakes
      • Bacon
      • Sausage