West Lake
Campground · Colorado · 35 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Roosevelt National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 35
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 15
- People per site
- 36
- Accessible sites
- 8,212 ft
- Elevation
Overview
West Lake Campground is located 48 miles northwest of Fort Collins, in north central Colorado, near the village of Red Feather Lakes. Visitors enjoy the area for its canoeing, fishing and trail opportunities.Recreation
Canoeing and fishing are popular activities on the 25-acre, no-wake West Lake. Anglers cast for rainbow and lake trout. Several additional lakes are in the vicinity.Many hiking, biking and horseback riding trails are in the surrounding area, including the 1.5-mile West Lake Trail and 4-mile Mount Margaret Trail. Several off-road vehicle trails are located within five miles of the campground.
Other popular activities include viewing wildlife and visiting nearby Redfeather Visitor Center.
Facilities
The campground offers 31 accessible single- and double-family campsites, with electric hookups. Five additional sites are designated for tent camping only and do not have hookups. Each site contains a tent pad, picnic table and campfire ring with grill.Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood may be gathered in the forest or purchased from the campground host.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a ponderosa pine forest, on the shore of West Lake, at an elevation of 8,200 feet. Afternoon thunderstorms can be expected during spring and summer months.Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and removal of hazardous trees, some sites have reduced shade.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.Nearby Attractions
The small village of Red Feather Lakes is nearby, offering limited dining options, gift shops, general stores, a library, post office and golf course.Charges & Cancellations
Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
The facts
- 35 bookable sites
- 36 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 36 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 15 people per site
- Loops: WEST LAKE
Site types
- 30 Standard Electric
- 5 Walk To
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
36 campsites at West Lake
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | WEST LAKE | Walk To | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 02 | WEST LAKE | Walk To | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 03 | WEST LAKE | Walk To | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 04 | WEST LAKE | Walk To | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 05 | WEST LAKE | Walk To | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 06 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 07 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 31 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 08 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 31 ft | 15 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 09 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 10 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 32 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 11 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 12 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 13 | WEST LAKE | Management | Back In | Gravel | 33 ft | 15 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 14 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 15 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 15 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 16 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 15 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 17 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 37 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 18 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 36 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 19 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 31 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 20 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 15 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 21 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 15 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 22 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 34 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 23 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 33 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 24 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 25 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 26 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 34 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 27 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 28 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 29 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 30 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 31 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 32 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 33 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 34 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 35 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 36 | WEST LAKE | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
From Fort Collins, take Highway 287 north approximately 24 miles to Livermore. Turn west on County Road 74 and continue 24 miles to the campground.
40.78870, -105.56846 · 40°47'19.3"N 105°34'6.5"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
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 West Lake
- Can you reserve a site at West Lake?
- Yes, West Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does West Lake have?
- 36 sites in total, of which 35 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at West Lake?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at West Lake?
- Yes, pets are allowed at West Lake.
- Does West Lake have hookups?
- Electric.
Also listed by
West Lake also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by West Lake's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Check detailed fee information on www.recreation.gov or see general fees on our campground table . Campsite fee includes use of the day-use area.
Restrictions:
- A single site may hold up to eight people. Double sites will accommodate more people. Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur because driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 35 to 80 feet.
Camping near West Lake
- Redfeather Ranger Station 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dowdy Lake 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bellaire Lake Campground 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- West Lake Picnic Site Day Pass 0.3 mi · Activity pass
- West Lake Day Use Area 0.3 mi · Facility
- Redfeather Visitor Center 0.4 mi · Facility
- Dowdy Lake Picnic Site Day Pass 0.6 mi · Activity pass
- Bellaire Lake Picnic Site 2.9 mi · Facility
- Sevenmile Road (#225) 5.9 mi · Facility
- North Fork Poudre Campground 7.6 mi · Campground
- South Pearl Road (#178) 8.6 mi · Facility
- Kelly Flats Campground 8.7 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 970-295-6700
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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