Berthoud is located in
Larimer County. A variety of recreation opportunities can be found near Berthoud, including rock climbing, fishing, boating, hiking, and camping.
Boyd Lake State Park is nearby. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 4,201, an increase of 1,211 since 1990.
Berthoud is part of the Fort Collins-Loveland, Colorado metro area.