Lory State Park Access provides hand-launch access to Horsetooth Reservoir from the North Eltuck Bay parking lot, with a short walk to the water for canoes, kayaks, and rafts. The park offers 28.

1 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, plus fishing access to multiple reservoir coves (Quarry, Orchard, North and South Eltuck, Soldier, and Satanka) with a Colorado Parks and Wildlife pass and fishing license required.

Daily vehicle pass is $10, with the park open 5 a. m. to sunset, and the nearest boat ramp with trailer access is located at Satanka Cove on Horsetooth Dam.