1. Lake and Dock: Accessible only by a Permit provided by the HOA. District residents are automatically issued a recreational Permit at the closing of lot or home. Non-residents must purchase an annual permit from the HOA to access Bristlecone Lake amenities and dock.
2. Swimming and Water Activity: ANY bodily contact with water is strictly prohibited. Additionally, wading, windsurfing, sailboarding, radio control boats, aerial drones, belly boats, chambered floatation devices, and permanent or non-permanent platforms or docks are also strictly prohibited.
3. Watercraft: Motorized watercraft (gas or electric) is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. FLMD may use motorized watercraft from time to time for repairs, maintenance, testing, or studies. Non-motorized hand-launched or “car top” boats only, such as kayaks, rowboats, and canoes are permitted on the lake but no more than 18 feet in length. No trailer hitched boats. No storage of watercraft will be allowed. State laws govern life jacket use. All water must be removed from watercraft (prior to entry) to avoid the introduction of zebra mussels or other invasive species that could endanger the water or treatment facilities.
4. Pets: Strictly prohibited from entering lake or on watercraft or dock. Pets must stay on designated trails and are not allowed to enter the water.
5. Boat/Watercraft Launching: Watercraft launched from the dock only. If the watercraft is too big, it must be launched and exited next to the dock area. Other than for launching, tying boats off to the dock is prohibited. Watercraft launching will be closed for the season when ice conditions exist. All boats/watercrafts are to be thoroughly cleaned before accessing the Lake to prevent the introduction of non-native aquatic species.
6. Ice: Access on frozen or partially frozen lake (humans, pets, or mechanical) is strictly prohibited for any reason. Watercrafts are not allowed on lake when frozen or partially frozen.
7. Weather: Wind and weather can be unpredictable and change rapidly. Be aware of cloud build-up, sudden changes in temperature, wind direction, and speed. Use of watercraft is at your own risk.
8. Hours: Watercraft is allowed on lake, one-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunset when ice conditions do not exist.

1. Permits: Fishing is allowed by a recreational PERMIT provided by the HOA. District Residents are automatically issued a permit at closing of lot or home. Non-residents must purchase a permit through the HOA to fish. Additionally, a valid Colorado State fishing license is required while fishing on the lake.
2. Fishing: Catch and release ONLY. Artificial lures and flies with barbless hooks are allowed. Absolutely no live or Power Bait type baits are allowed. All waste lines and hooks must be removed from property.
3. Fish Stocking: Strictly prohibited. the District or HOA shall have the sole authority and discretion to stock fish.
4. Traps: Any kind of traps for aquatic or land species such as cray fish, minnows, beaver, or any other kind of species is prohibited.
5. Ice Fishing is prohibited.
6. Fishing Locations: Fishing restricted to the north shore of the lake, dock OR from boats only. No fishing from dam structure, islands, or Beaver Creek. FLMD may restrict fishing access as needed for operation and maintenance of water treatment structures or any other purpose.

1. Park and Trails: Open to the public.
2. Glass Containers: Strictly prohibited on FLMD property (park, trails, amphitheater, dock, watercraft, and lake).
3. Pets: Kept shall be on kept leash and under human physical control at all times. Animal waste shall be removed immediately by owner of pets. Pets shall remain on designated trail system.
4. Fires/Grills: Strictly prohibited unless at a permitted event.
5. Sale of Goods and Services: Strictly prohibited unless at a permitted event.
6. Equipment: Skateboards, roller skates/blades, scooters or electric vehicles are prohibited. NO aerial drones are allowed.
7. Trails: NO motorized vehicles of any kind are allowed (gas or electric). Stay on designated trails outside park to preserve endangered species and maintain natural conditions.
8. Smoking: Smoking of any kind of cigarettes, cigars, or marijuana is strictly prohibited.
9. Alcohol: Strictly prohibited unless authorized by HOA for an approved event.
10. Litter: Deposit litter only in waste receptacles.
11. Noise and Sound Amplification: Excessive noise/sound may be restricted & enforced at sole discretion of the District and HOA.
12. Special Events and Gatherings: Any kind of recreational, social gathering of more than Ten (10) people (spectators or participants) requires a reservation. Reservation must be obtained from the HOA. Deposits may be required.
13. Permitted Activities: The HOA reserves the right to deny permits, reservations, and access to the lake, park. and amenities at their sole discretion. Use of the facilities is undertaken at the user’s risk. Use of the facilities requires the party utilizing it to clean up after use or deposits may not be refunded.
14. HOA Functions: The Districts and HOA reserves the right to have events at the park/amphitheater for the benefit of the community which may have amplified noise from time to time.
15. Fireworks/Pyrotechnics: Strictly prohibited unless it is an HOA approved and/or permitted event.
16. Firearms: Discharging of firearms, or ANY other apparatus (archery, slingshot, etc.) that launches a projectile is prohibited.
17. Overnight Camping/Parking: Cars, trucks, trailers, tents, RV’s, campers, boat storage or overnight parking is strictly prohibited.
18. Wildlife: Harassment of wildlife and/or disturbing the natural habitat or any activity that affects water quality is prohibited. You are in a natural environment and wild animals are present. Be aware of your surroundings.
19. Endangered Species: Portions of the community open space (habitat area) within Forest Lakes, including the areas surrounding the lakes have been identified to have a threatened species protected under the Federal Endangered Species Act called “Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse.” Therefore, the use of certain areas within this open space is limited to foot traffic on designated trails ONLY. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service has identified predation by free-ranging domestic cats as a known threat to the Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse, and by dogs as a potential threat. Therefore, domestic animals will be kept out of these designated areas and on a leash within designated trails.
20. Vegetation: The cutting or manipulating of vegetation in open space, park areas, or lake property is prohibited.
21. Park Hours: Unless posted, the hours are One-half hour prior to sun-up and one-half hour after sunset.
22. Replacement Passes: Lake Passes were provided to the original purchaser of the home at closing. It is the responsibility of the Owner (Seller of the home) to provide their passes to subsequent purchasers of the home. If a replacement pass is needed the fees for replacement passes are:
    • Replacement for lost passes: $10.00 per pass, limit of (2) replacement passes. After reaching limit of (2) replacement passes, Owner will be required to purchase (6) new passes for $60.00.
    • Subsequent Owner Passes: Subsequent Owners who did not receive the passes from the Seller of the home will be required to purchase (6) new passes with a fee of $60.00.

Please contact the HOA Community Manager for replacement passes.