All shelters are available on a first-come, first-severed basis. Some shelters are available to reserve for a small non-refundable fee.
Picnic & Park Shelters
Beech Shelter
Located near the Lefthand Trailhead that is managed by the City of Boulder.
Map & 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
- 6 picnic tables
- BBQ grill
- Restrooms
- $35 non-refundable reservation fee*
Betasso Preserve Shelter
Located at Betasso Preserve west of Boulder.
- 50 person capacity
- 4 picnic tables
- BBQ grill
- Restrooms
- No bikes on Wednesday or Saturday
- $35 non-refundable reservation fee*
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
- BBQ grill
- Restrooms
Available on a first-come, first-served basis
Coalton Trailhead Shelter
Located at the Coalton Trailhead in Superior.
- 25 person capacity
- 2 picnic tables
- BBQ grill
- Restrooms
Available on a first-come, first-served basis
Fairgrounds Shelter
Located at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont.
- 100 person capacity
- 12 picnic tables
- BBQ grill
- Restrooms
- Reservation fee varies
Contact the Fairgrounds Scheduling Coordinator to reserve.
Hall Ranch Shelter
Located at Hall Ranch in Lyons.
- 50 person capacity
- 4 picnic tables
- BBQ grill
- Restrooms
Available on a first-come, first-served basis
Heil Valley Ranch Shelter
Located at the south trailhead of Heil Valley Ranch between Lyons and Boulder.
- 50 person capacity
- 6 picnic tables
- BBQ grill
- Restrooms
- $35 non-refundable reservation fee*
Reserve Heil Shelter
A prescribed fire window is set at Heil Valley Ranch from Oct. 1 to Nov. 19 and the shelter cannot be reserved during that time. The shelter is available first come, first served during that time.
Lagerman Reservoir Shelter
Located at Lagerman Reservoir in Longmont.
- 25 person capacity
- 2 picnic tables
- BBQ grill
Available on a first-come, first-served basis
Lefthand Valley Grange Shelter
Located along the Niwot Trails in Niwot.
- 50 person capacity
- 4 picnic tables
- BBQ grill
Available on a first-come, first-served basis
Mud Lake Shelter
Located at Mud Lake in Nederland.
- 50 person capacity
- 4 picnic tables
- BBQ grill
- Restrooms
- $35 non-refundable reservation fee*
Pella Crossing Shelter
Located at Pella Crossing in Longmont.
- 20 person capacity
- 2 picnic tables
- BBQ grill
- 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
- BBQ grill
- 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
- BBQ grill
- Restrooms
- $35 non-refundable reservation fee*
Walden Ponds – Wally Toevs Shelter
Located near Wally Toevs Pond at Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat near Boulder.
- 10 person capacity
- 1 picnic table
- BBQ grill
- 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
- BBQ grill
- Restrooms
- $35 non-refundable reservation fee*
* Reservation Requirements
- 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 Rules and Regulations
- Boulder County does not offer alcohol permits. It is unlawful to consume, possess, or serve alcoholic beverages, except for fermented malt beverages containing not more than 3.2% alcohol by weight, within any County Parks and Open Space area.
- 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.