Can you reserve a site at Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)?

Yes, Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado) have?

34 sites in total, of which 33 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)?

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

Are pets allowed at Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado).

Are campfires allowed at Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)?

Campfires are allowed at Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado), Colorado — 33 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Lodgepole Campground is a creekside destination with incredible Colorado mountain views. The campground is located 3 miles south of Jefferson Lake, one of the highest elevation lakes around, capping 10,685 feet elevation and bordered by steep 12,000 foot peaks.

Fishing in both the creek and lake offer promising catches of trout. Another noteworthy aspect of the campground is its access to the Colorado Trail.

Recreation

The best hiking, biking and horseback riding experience is on the epic Colorado Trail, a 471-mile trail that extends from Denver to Durango. Also accessible from the campground is the West Jefferson Loop Trail, a foot path that extends for 11 miles and reaches the Continental Divide.

Rainbow, brown, mackinaw and brook trout can be found swimming in the creek. For those who prefer fishing by boat, Jefferson Lake has a boat ramp. It is a no-wake lake.

Facilities

Lodgepole offers more than 30 reservable campsites. Parking aprons are gravel and dirt and the max RV length 30 feet. Amenities include picnic tables, vault toilets, drinking water and grills.

Natural Features

Lodgepole sits in a valley along Jefferson Creek facing Jefferson Hill at the high elevation of 9,900 feet. The single-loop campground is surrounded by groves of aspen and mixed conifer trees. Jefferson Lake, spanning about 182 acres, has deep, cold waters and freezes over in winter.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors enjoy Fairplay, Colorado, a ghost town that was once a frontier boom town. The South Park City Museum contains 34 authentic buildings with 60,000 artifacts.

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

33 bookable sites
34 sites in total, including non-bookable
18 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 35 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: LODGEPOLE

Site types

25 Standard Nonelectric
8 Tent Only Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

34 campsites at Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	♿ 🐾
003	LODGEPOLE	Management	Back In	Gravel	22 ft	8	♿ 🐾
004	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	♿ 🐾
005	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	♿ 🐾
006	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
007	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	30 ft	8	♿ 🐾
008	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	22 ft	8	♿ 🐾
009	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	22 ft	8	♿ 🐾
010	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	22 ft	8	♿ 🐾
011	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	18 ft	8	🐾
012	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	22 ft	8	♿ 🐾
013	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	22 ft	8	🐾
014	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	18 ft	8	🐾
015	LODGEPOLE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
016	LODGEPOLE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
017	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	14 ft	8	🐾
018	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	22 ft	8	♿ 🐾
019	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
020	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	18 ft	8	♿ 🐾
021	LODGEPOLE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
022	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	8	🐾
023	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	14 ft	8	♿ 🐾
024	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	18 ft	8	🐾
025	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	18 ft	8	♿ 🐾
026	LODGEPOLE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
027	LODGEPOLE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
028	LODGEPOLE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	20 ft	8	♿ 🐾
029	LODGEPOLE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
030	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	18 ft	8	🐾
031	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	♿ 🐾
032	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	♿ 🐾
033	LODGEPOLE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
034	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	♿ 🐾
035	LODGEPOLE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	8	♿ 🐾

Getting there

From US Highway 285 at Jefferson, take County Road 35 north to County Road 37 and turn right. Pay the user fee at Jefferson Lake Recreation Area entrance station and continue on the road to the campground.

39.41667, -105.84972 · 39°25'0.0"N 105°50'59.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.6 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 Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)

Can you reserve a site at Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)?: Yes, Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado) have?: 34 sites in total, of which 33 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)?: 35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado).
Are campfires allowed at Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)?: Campfires are allowed at Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)

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Kenosha East 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lodgepole Campground 0.6 mi · Campground
Georgia Pass Road (South Fork Swan) #355 4.6 mi · Facility
Kenosha Pass Railroad Station Documentary Site: 2 4.8 mi · Facility
Kenosha Pass Railroad Station Documentary Site: 3 4.8 mi · Facility
Kenosha Pass Railroad Station Documentary Site: 1 4.8 mi · Facility
Hall Valley Campground 5.2 mi · Campground

Contact

Email tbolton@goexplorus.com
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)