Forks Park Access
Forks Park Access
Forks Park is a popular day-use access point on the Big Thompson River in the Big Thompson Canyon west of Loveland, offering public river access for fishing and picnicking. The park is open April through October from sunrise to sunset with no entrance fee.
A valid Colorado fishing license is required, and visitors should note that the park is closed from October through March.
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