Bellaire Lake Campground
Campground · Colorado · 26 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Roosevelt National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 26
- Bookable sites
- 60 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 24
- People per site
- 2
- Accessible sites
- 8,633 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Bellaire Campground is located 47 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colo., near the Red Feather Lakes village. Visitors enjoy the area for its canoeing, fishing and trail opportunities.Recreation
Canoeing and fishing are popular activities on 10-acre, no-wake Bellaire Lake. Anglers cast for rainbow and brook trout, among other species. The campground is within walking distance of the lake via an accessible boardwalk. Several additional lakes are in the vicinity.Many hiking, biking and horseback riding trails are in the surrounding area, including the 1.25-mile Molly Lake Trail and 4-mile Mount Margaret Trail. Several off-road vehicle trails are located within five miles of the campground.
Other popular activities include viewing wildlife and visiting nearby Redfeather Visitor Center.
Facilities
The campground offers accessible single, double and triple family sites with electric hookups. Five additional sites are designated for tent camping and do not have hookups. Each site contains a tent pad, picnic table and campfire ring with grill.Flush toilets, vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Dead and downed firewood may be gathered in the forest or purchased from the campground host.
Natural Features
The campground is comprised of rolling hills, pine forests and unique rock formations. It sits near Bellaire Lake at an elevation of 8,600 feet. Afternoon thunderstorms can be expected during spring and summer months.Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and the removal of hazardous trees, there may be little to no shade in the campground.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.Nearby Attractions
The small village of Red Feather Lakes is nearby, offering limited dining options, gift shops, general stores, a library, post office and a golf course.Charges & Cancellations
A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees.
Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
The facts
- 26 bookable sites
- 27 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 2 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 60 ft
- Up to 24 people per site
- Loops: Loop A, Loop B
Site types
- 21 Standard Electric
- 5 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, shade.
27 campsites at Bellaire Lake Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Loop A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 56 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | Loop A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 51 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 003 | Loop A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | Loop A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 60 ft | 24 | 🐾 |
| 005 | Loop A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 43 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | Loop A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | Loop A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | Loop A | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | Moderate | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | Loop A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 48 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | Loop A | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | Moderate | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | Loop A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 58 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | Loop A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | Loop A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 51 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 014 | Loop A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 60 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 015 | Loop A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 38 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 016 | Loop A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Severe | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 017 | Loop A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 51 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 018 | Loop A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 019 | Loop A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 51 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 020 | Loop A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 60 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 021 | Loop A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Severe | 58 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 022 | Loop A | Management | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 43 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 023 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 024 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 025 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 47 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 026 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 53 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 027 | Loop B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Fort Collins, travel north on Highway 287 for 21 miles, to Livermore. Turn left onto Red Feather Lakes Road (County Road 74E) and travel 25 miles, just beyond the south side of Red Feather Lakes. Turn south onto County Road 69 and continue approximately 3 miles. The campground is located on the right.
40.76514, -105.61187 · 40°45'54.5"N 105°36'42.7"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Bellaire Lake Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Bellaire Lake Campground?
- Yes, Bellaire Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Bellaire Lake Campground have?
- 27 sites in total, of which 26 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Bellaire Lake Campground?
- 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Bellaire Lake Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Bellaire Lake Campground.
- Does Bellaire Lake Campground have hookups?
- Electric.
- Are campfires allowed at Bellaire Lake Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Bellaire Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Bellaire Lake Campground
- West Lake 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Redfeather Ranger Station 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dowdy Lake 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bellaire Lake Picnic Site 0.5 mi · Facility
- West Lake Picnic Site Day Pass 2.7 mi · Activity pass
- West Lake Day Use Area 2.7 mi · Facility
- Redfeather Visitor Center 2.8 mi · Facility
- Dowdy Lake Picnic Site Day Pass 3.3 mi · Activity pass
- Sevenmile Road (#225) 4.5 mi · Facility
- North Fork Poudre Campground 6.1 mi · Campground
- Big Bend Campground 7.1 mi · Campground
- South Pearl Road (#178) 7.4 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 970-295-6700
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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