Deer Lakes Day Use Area / Fishing Site

About Deer Lakes Day Use Area / Fishing Site

This site is located near Deer Lakes and provides fishing access for great fishing in a beautiful location. Hikers, backpackers and equestrians will enjoy the trails of the La Garita and Powderhorn Wilderness Areas located southeast and northeast (respectively) of this site. This high elevation landscape is mostly aspen trees. 6 sites with picnic tables and a toilet. It is located at the far end of the Deer Lakes Campground.

Plan Your Visit to Deer Lakes Day Use Area / Fishing Site

Heading to Deer Lakes Day Use Area / Fishing Site? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)