Deer Lakes Day Use Area / Fishing Site

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Gunnison National Forest (NF) · Open Access

10,430 ft
Elevation

This site is located near Deer Lakes and provides fishing access for great fishing in a beautiful location. Hikers, backpackers and equestrians will enjoy the trails of the La Garita and Powderhorn Wilderness Areas located southeast and northeast (respectively) of this site. This high elevation landscape is mostly aspen trees. 6 sites with picnic tables and a toilet. It is located at the far end of the Deer Lakes Campground.

Getting there

38.02314, -107.18798 · 38°1'23.3"N 107°11'16.7"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.02.12.42.81.70.62.32.31.82.22.12.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.4 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 Deer Lakes Day Use Area / Fishing Site

Can you reserve a site at Deer Lakes Day Use Area / Fishing Site?
No. Deer Lakes Day Use Area / Fishing Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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

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