Can you reserve a site at Lower Cataract Lake Loop #57?

No. Lower Cataract Lake Loop #57 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Lower Cataract Lake Loop #57

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

White River National Forest (NF) · Open Access

8,647 ft
Elevation

This is a loop trail in the Eagles Nest Wilderness which can be hiked in either direction. From the trailhead, you will have a view of Cataract Falls in the distance across the lake. The trail passes through beautiful meadows and there is an abundance of wildflowers in mid to late June. This is a great hike for families and has beautiful lake, mountain and meadow scenery along the way.

* There is a printable Recreation Quicksheet for this trail which is complete with directions, a map, details, and other information about this trail. Or to see quicksheets for other recreation areas across the Forest, click on the "Recreation Quicksheets" link in the right column and select the appropriate Ranger District.

Getting there

From I-70 take Exit 205, Silverthorne/Dillon, and travel north on HWY 9. Travel 16 miles north on HWY 9. Just after mile marker 118 turn left onto Heeney Road (County Rd 30). Follow Heeney Road for 5.3 miles and turn left onto Cataract Creek Road (FDR 1725). Continue for 2.5 miles to the Lower Cataract Trailhead and parking area at the end of the road. Please do not block the gate.

39.83728, -106.31600 · 39°50'14.2"N 106°18'57.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 28°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	28	33	42	51	61	74	79	76	69	55	40	29
Low °F	4	7	15	24	32	39	44	43	36	26	16	6
Precip in	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.9	1.7	1.1	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.1	1.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 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 Lower Cataract Lake Loop #57

Can you reserve a site at Lower Cataract Lake Loop #57?: No. Lower Cataract Lake Loop #57 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Lower Cataract Lake Loop #57

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Willows Campground (CO) 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Prairie Point Campground (CO) 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cataract Creek Campground 0.5 mi · Campground
Upper Cataract Lake #63 1.9 mi · Facility
McDonald Flats Campground 4.3 mi · Campground
Elliot's Ridge #1889 5.6 mi · Facility
Lower/Upper Slate Lakes #65 8.2 mi · Facility
Eagles Nest Wilderness 9.3 mi · Facility
Meadow Creek #1891 10.6 mi · Facility

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

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