Wolford Mountain Reservoir provides much-needed water storage for the Colorado River Basin plus an enhanced environment. The reservoir, owned and operated by the Colorado River District, represents a model of cooperation and improvement that sets the stage for future water projects in Colorado.
Current water level at the Reservoir
Area Gages:
Muddy Creek below Wolford Reservoir
Colorado River near Kremmling
Reservoir Facts
Location: Muddy Creek, 5 miles north of Kremmling, in Grand County, Colorado
Storage: 66,000 acre feet when full
Surface Area: 1,550 acres
Cost: $42 million for construction, design, permitting, mitigation and land acquisition
Recreation and Camping
Wolford Mountain Reservoir offers 1,550 surface acres for recreation and on-shore recreational facilities that include:
- Lake and stream fishing
- Boat rentals
- State-of-the-art fish cleaning station
- Boat ramps
- Water sports-including knee-boards and jet-skis
- Picnic areas
- Camping with RV hookups
- Family Fun
Wolford Mountain Reservoir is open year-round for camping and other recreational opportunities.
Ritschard Dam Created Wolford Mountain Reservoir
Wolford Mountain Spillway
For more information on camping and campground reservations, please call 970.724.1266 or visit www.wolfordcampground.com
1995, Making room for the reservoir by moving an historic cabin:
