Big changes came to Boat Storage starting in 2024. The Water & Sewer Association began a year-by-year rebuild of the racks as well as removing the top third tier to make the structures safer. In addition to these changes a new 24-inch kayak slot in now offered. These slots are intended for single kayaks to be stored on their sides. The hope is that with the addition of these slots it will be possible to move folks from canoe slots into kayak slots freeing up canoe slots for actual canoes. In 2024 the most northwest rack on the west end of Panhandle was rebuilt. Then in May of 2025 the entire East End rack was rebuilt. These rebuilds are being done entirely with volunteer labor, saving the property owners a lot of money, and creating safer boat storage for years to come!
How do I rent a boat storage slot?
Boat slots are located at the east and west ends of Panhandle Reservoir (also known as Crystal Lake). If you are interested in renting a boat storage slot, come by the office. We can give you a list and map of all available spaces. You can take this map with you to see which slot best suits your needs.
Boat slot availability is constantly changing. If you don’t find the right slot now, you can add your name to the waiting list for a particular size or location and we will contact you when one opens up. Boat slots are rented annually on a first-come, first-serve basis.
There are two different sizes, and rates can be found on the Dues, Fines & Fees Schedule. Payment can be made by check or credit card.
What else do I need to know about boat storage?
There are rules and regulations for watercraft storage, which can be found HERE. Boats that are stored in boat slots must have a current year sticker, which we will provide each year when you renew your slot reservation.
Boat slot rentals renew annually on June 1st, the beginning of our fiscal year, and run through to May 31st.
NOTE: You will need to come by the office each year when you renew in order to complete a new waiver, make payment, and pick up your new boat sticker. If you will not be able to make it into the office, please give us a call at (970) 881-2861. We can discuss with you how to get your waiver, payment, and sticker taken care of.
If you have a slot but would like one of a different size or location, you may renew your existing space and put your name on the waiting list for the specific spot that you want.
The buttons below will take you to the electronic version of our Boat Storage Waiver, Map, and Storage Layout. For a printable PDF version of the waiver that that you can fill out ahead of coming into the office, click HERE.