Can you reserve a site at Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO)?

Yes, Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO)?

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

Are pets allowed at Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO).

Are campfires allowed at Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO)?

Campfires are allowed at Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO), Colorado — 16 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Blue Lake Campground is located in the beautiful San Isabel National Forest at an elevation of 10,500 ft. Views of the nearby Culebra Range Mountains with aspen and spruce forests offer campers a genuine Colorado experience.

Recreation

A well-marked trail system between Bear Lake and Blue Lake is open to foot and horse traffic. Across the road from the campground FSR 436, a rough jeep road, provides access to Trinchera Peak where Big Horn Sheep are often seen.

Facilities

This rustic campground has 16 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. Both reservation and first-come, first-served sites are available.

Natural Features

A tributary of the Cuchara River runs through the campground. Blue Lake is 1/2 mile from the campground, and Bear 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, 14 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

16 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 36 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND

Site types

16 Standard Nonelectric

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

16 campsites at Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
001	BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
002	BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
003	BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
004	BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
005	BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
006	BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
007	BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	36 ft	8	🐾
008	BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
009	BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
010	BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
011	BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
012	BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	36 ft	8	🐾
013	BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	36 ft	8	🐾
014	BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
015	BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
016	BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Colorado Highway 12 south of the Town of Cuchara, take FSR 422 4 miles west to the campground.

37.31322, -105.13897 · 37°18'47.6"N 105°8'20.3"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 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 Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO)

Can you reserve a site at Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO)?: Yes, Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO) have?: 16 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO)?: 36 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO).
Does Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO) have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO)?: Campfires are allowed at Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Contact

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

Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO)