Can you reserve a site at Bear Lake Campground (Co)?

Yes, Bear Lake Campground (Co) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Bear Lake Campground (Co) have?

14 sites in total, of which 13 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Bear Lake Campground (Co)?

36 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Bear Lake Campground (Co)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Bear Lake Campground (Co).

Are campfires allowed at Bear Lake Campground (Co)?

Campfires are allowed at Bear Lake Campground (Co). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Bear Lake Campground (Co), Colorado — 13 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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 arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.

No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Refunds

Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.

Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.

For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.

In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

The facts

13 bookable sites
14 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 36 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)

Site types

13 Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

14 campsites at Bear Lake Campground (Co)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
001	BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	18 ft	8	🐾
002	BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	22 ft	8	🐾
003	BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	36 ft	8	🐾
004	BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
005	BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
006	BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	36 ft	8	🐾
007	BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
008	BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	35 ft	8	🐾
009	BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	36 ft	8	🐾
010	BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	35 ft	8	🐾
011	BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	8	🐾
012	BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	8	🐾
013 - HOST	BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	26 ft	8	🐾
014	BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	26 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Colorado Highway 12 south of the Town of Cuchara, take FSR 422 5 miles west to the campground.

37.32536, -105.13886 · 37°19'31.3"N 105°8'19.9"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	1.6	1.9	3.0	3.1	2.0	1.2	3.3	3.0	1.5	1.8	1.7	2.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

Extra Vehicle Fee $10.00

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Bear Lake Campground (Co)

Can you reserve a site at Bear Lake Campground (Co)?: Yes, Bear Lake Campground (Co) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Bear Lake Campground (Co) have?: 14 sites in total, of which 13 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Bear Lake Campground (Co)?: 36 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Bear Lake Campground (Co)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Bear Lake Campground (Co).
Does Bear Lake Campground (Co) have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Bear Lake Campground (Co)?: Campfires are allowed at Bear Lake Campground (Co). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Bear Lake Campground (Co) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Bear Lake Campground (Co)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$25.00 per site fee is charged for overnight camping. Two vehicles are included in the camping fee: $10.00 extra fee for additional vehicles. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-servicing fee tube is available. First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the first night. Senior,

Restrictions:

Maximum 8 persons per site: 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle.
Dogs must be leashed at all times.
No discharge of firearms or fireworks.
Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground.
Camping is NOT ALLOWED behind a LOCKED GATE.

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-06.

Bear Lake Campground (Co)