Shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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
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
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
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
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
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