Can you reserve a site at Clear Lake Picnic Site?

No. Clear Lake Picnic Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Clear Lake Picnic Site

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Arapaho National Forest (NF) · Open Access

10,039 ft
Elevation

The Clear Lake Picnic Site is located along the Guanella Pass Road.

Facilities: Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire grate. A restroom is available, but there is no drinking water.

Recreation: There are several hiking, scenic viewing, camping and fishing opportunities nearby.

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Getting there

Four miles south of Georgetown on Guanella Pass Road

39.65056, -105.70786 · 39°39'2.0"N 105°42'28.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 69°F in Jul, down to 32°F in Feb.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	32	32	38	43	53	64	69	67	61	50	39	32
Low °F	12	12	17	23	31	40	46	44	38	29	19	12
Precip in	1.0	1.2	2.0	2.8	2.1	1.6	2.8	2.6	1.6	1.4	1.3	1.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.3 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 Clear Lake Picnic Site

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

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Clear Lake Picnic Site also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Clear Lake Picnic Site's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Check the campground table for fee information.

Restrictions:

A single site may hold up to eight people.
Tents must fit on the pads provided.
RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted.
The parking length ranges from 15 to 25 feet.
Dogs must be on leash.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Clear Lake Picnic Site

Guanella Pass 2.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
West Chicago Creek 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Echo Lake 6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Clear Creek Picnic Site Day Use 1.2 mi · Activity pass
Guanella Pass Scenic Byway 3.8 mi · Facility
Saxon Mountain 5.3 mi · Facility
Mount Evans Wilderness: Arapaho & Roosevelt 5.5 mi · Facility
Mount Evans Summit / Interpretive Site 5.6 mi · Facility
Argentine Pass #77 5.7 mi · Facility
Echo Lake Trailhead 6 mi · Facility
Devils Nose Target Range Day Use 6.7 mi · Activity pass
Hunkidori Mine #276 7.3 mi · Facility

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

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