Overview Bear Lake Campground is located in the beautiful San Isabel National Forest at an elevation of 10,480 ft. Views of the nearby Culebra Range Mountains with aspen and spruce forests offer campers a genuine Colorado experience. Recreation Indian Trail #1300 begins at the north end of the campground providing dire…
Overview Bear Lake Campground is located in the beautiful San Isabel National Forest at an elevation of 10,480 ft. Views of the nearby Culebra Range Mountains with aspen and spruce forests offer campers a genuine Colorado experience. Recreation Indian Trail #1300 begins at the north end of the campground providing direct access to a 23 mile multi-user trail system available for all-terrain vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, foot and horse. A quieter well marked trail system between Bear Lake and Blue Lake is open to foot and horse traffic. Facilities This rustic campground has 14 campsites, each with a table and fire ring. An on-site camp host offers firewood bundles for sale. Vault toilets and drinking water are available. No electric or septic hook-ups are available.Natural Features A tributary of the Cuchara River runs through the campground. Bear Lake is 1/8 mile from the campground, and Blue Lake is one mile away. Both of these small lakes are stocked several times during the summer providing for good fishing. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (719) 489-2034. Nearby Attractions The nearby mountain town of Cuchara offers shopping and visitor information. The town of La Veta offers a grocery store, gas stations, and shops. The Spanish Peaks Wilderness, 15 miles from the campground, is a popular hiking destination. Charges & Cancellations Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. No-Shows A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arriv
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How to Get There
From Colorado Highway 12 south of the Town of Cuchara, take FSR 422 5 miles west to the campground.
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Plan Your Visit to BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
Heading to BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)? 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)?
No central reservation system listed for BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO). Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/254080) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)?
From Colorado Highway 12 south of the Town of Cuchara, take FSR 422 5 miles west to the campground.
How do I contact BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)?
You can reach the park at phone: FOR RESERVATIONS CALL (877) 444-6777 FOR OTHER, NON REAL TIME INFORMATION, CALL 719-269-8500 or email: [email protected].
