All shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Some shelters are available to reserve for a small non-refundable fee.
Picnic and Park Shelters
Beech Shelter
Located near the Left Hand Trailhead that is managed by the City of Boulder.
Map and Directions
- 100 person capacity
- Seating provided for 50 but we allow up to 100 people to use the shelter for those who bring their own tables and chairs as long as they stay within the footprint of the shelter
- 10 picnic tables
- Restrooms
- Video of Beech Shelter
- $35 non-refundable reservation fee (please see the reservation requirements before reserving)
Betasso Preserve Shelter
Located at Betasso Preserve west of Boulder.
- 50 person capacity
- 4 picnic tables
- Restrooms
- No bikes on Wednesday or Saturday
- $35 non-refundable reservation fee (please see the reservation requirements before reserving)
Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm Shelter
Located at the Stearns Lake trailhead at Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm near Broomfield.
- 25 person capacity
- 2 picnic tables
- Restrooms
- $35 non-refundable reservation fee (please see the reservation requirements before reserving)
Coalton Trailhead Shelter
Located at the Coalton Trailhead in Superior.
- 25 person capacity
- 2 picnic tables
- Restrooms
Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fairgrounds Shelter
Available by Reservation Only
Located at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont.
- 100 person capacity
- 10 picnic tables
- BBQ grill
- Restrooms
- Reservation fee varies
Contact the Fairgrounds Scheduling Coordinator at fairgrounds@bouldercounty.gov to reserve.
Hall Ranch Shelter
Located at Hall Ranch in Lyons.
- 50 person capacity
- 4 picnic tables
- Restrooms
Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Heil Valley Ranch Shelter
Located at the Wapiti Trailhead at Heil Valley Ranch between Lyons and Boulder.
- 50 person capacity
- 6 picnic tables
- Restrooms
- Video of Heil Valley Ranch shelter
- $35 non-refundable reservation fee (please see the reservation requirements before reserving)
Lagerman Reservoir Shelter
Located at Lagerman Reservoir in Longmont.
- 25 person capacity
- 2 picnic tables
- $35 non-refundable reservation fee (please see the reservation requirements before reserving)
Lefthand Valley Grange Shelter
Located along the Niwot Trails in Niwot.
- 50 person capacity
- 4 picnic tables
Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Mud Lake Shelter
Located at Mud Lake in Nederland.
- 50 person capacity
- 4 picnic tables
- Restrooms
- Video of Mud Lake shelter
- $35 non-refundable reservation fee (please see the reservation requirements before reserving)
Pella Crossing Shelter
Located at Pella Crossing in Longmont.
- 20 person capacity
- 2 picnic tables
- Restrooms
Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain Shelter
Located at Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain near Lyons.
- 30 person capacity
- 2 picnic tables
- Restrooms
Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Walden Ponds – Cottonwood Marsh Shelter
Located near Cottonwood Marsh at Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat near Boulder.
- 50 person capacity
- 5 picnic tables
- Restrooms
- $35 non-refundable reservation fee (please see the reservation requirements before reserving)
Walden Ponds – Wally Toevs Shelter
Located near Wally Toevs Pond at Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat near Boulder.
- 10 person capacity
- 1 picnic table
- Restrooms
Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Walker Ranch Shelter
Located at the Meyers Gulch Trailhead at Walker Ranch southwest of Boulder.
- 50 person capacity
- 6 picnic tables
- Restrooms
- $35 non-refundable reservation fee (please see the reservation requirements before reserving)
Reservation Requirements
- Payment must be completed at time of reservation using a credit card or e-check.
- Must be able to agree and sign the Shelter Reservation Agreement (agreement will be sent after reservation has been processed).
- Must agree to follow the all regulations.
- Shelters provide rustic accommodations and may not be suitable for weddings or other types of events.
- Glass bottles/containers, amplified sound, and additional structures are prohibited.
- Please email possignup@bouldercounty.gov before making your reservation to determine if additional items you were considering bringing to your event are permissible.
- Refunds will not be given. If a reservation is canceled more than thirty (30) days in advance of the event date, the fee may be credited to an alternative date within the same calendar year.
Grills
- BBQ grills are only available at the Fairgrounds and are prohibited during Red Flag Warnings and fire bans. Please check fire restrictions before using.
- Portable gas grills may be used unless prohibited by fire restrictions.
Contact Us
Parks & Open Space
Raquel Robles
rrobles@bouldercounty.gov
303-678-6222