Bellaire Lake Picnic Site

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Roosevelt National Forest (NF) · Open Access

8,651 ft
Elevation

The Bellaire Lake Day Use Area provides parking and picnic opportunities adjacent to Bellaire Lake. A fee is required to use this area. There are nine picnic sites available and each has a table and pedestal grill. There is a restroom and drinking water available.

The primary use of this area is picnicking and fishing. There is a wheel-chair accessible trail to the lake and a fishing point. Please contact the Colorado Parks and Wildlife for fishing regulations and licensing.

Getting there

From Red Feather Lakes, head east on Hiawatha Hwy toward Fire House Ln. Turn right onto Co Rd 67J/Prairie Divide Rd and continue for .7 miles. Turn right onto W County Rd 74e/Red Feather Lakes Rd, continue .4 miles.  Turn left onto Manhattan Rd. In 2.2 miles turn right onto Bellaire Lake Rd. Continue .6 miles, destination will be on the left.

40.76985, -105.61844 · 40°46'11.5"N 105°37'6.4"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in0.50.61.32.52.71.82.11.71.61.30.80.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.5 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 Picnic Site

Can you reserve a site at Bellaire Lake Picnic Site?
No. Bellaire Lake Picnic Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Check detailed fee information on www.recreation.gov or see general fees on our campground table . Campsite fee includes use of the adjacent day-use fee area.

Restrictions:

  • A single site may hold up to eight people. Double and triple sites will accommodate more people. Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur because driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 30 to 75 feet.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Bellaire Lake Picnic Site

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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