Locals at LePlatt’s Pond

All visitors are subject to the following rules and regulations when accessing and using LePlatt’s Pond.

1. TRASH. Limited trash cans are available. We ask that you pack out what you pack in and leave the space as good, or better, than you found it.
2. PARKING. Parking shall be in designated areas only. There is no parking allowed on the hay fields or on the lawn.
3. SPEED LIMIT. We have animals and children on our private road and ask that you use the utmost respect while on the property. The maximum speed limit on all roads on the ranch is 15mph. Those driving at excessive speeds will be asked to slow down or leave the property.
4. FISHING. A Colorado State fishing license is required to fish in LePlatt’s Pond. Catch and release fishing only, NO TREBLE HOOKS allowed. Guests are allowed to fish the pond only – no river access or fishing allowed in smaller streams throughout the property. Please make certain you have cleaned up your fishing area before you leave.
5. NO SWIMMING or boating is permitted on LePlatt’s Pond.
6. NO ILLEGAL DRUGS, SMOKING or FIREARMS are permitted at any time.
7. CHILDREN. It is your responsibility to keep your children safely away from the
   water and chaperoned by an adult at all times.
8. ANIMALS. Dogs are required to be on leash and under direct control of the owner at all times. Any damages caused by a dog while on the ranch to ranch property or livestock will be the responsibility of the dog owner. The dog owner is required to pick up and dispose of any waste left by the dog. No baggies are provided. No other animals of any kind are permitted at LePlatt’s Pond without the express permission of the property owner.
9. BATHROOM. Two portable restrooms are available in the parking area and available for use. Anyone caught using an any area other than the portal as a toilet will be asked to leave the property.
10. NO OPEN FIRES outside of the provided fire-pit are permitted at LePlatt’s Pond or on L-J Ranch.

Additional information:

We are currently in the process of applying for our liquor license and hoping to have a full bar coming soon. For now, no outside alcohol is permitted. We appreciate your respectful understanding and patience.

Locals who have been here long enough might recall that LePlatt’s Pond was graciously opened to the public by the LePlatt family for generations. In 2009, the property was being so abused by guests that we were forced to close it to the public and begin hosting private events only. Hosting our community this summer during “Locals at LePlatt’s” is on a trial basis, and if all goes well, we hope to continue hosting each summer! Your respect of the property, rules and staff will be the deciding factor in its longevity. Our family is deeply grateful for your patronage!