Can you reserve a site at Deer Lakes (CO)?

Yes, Deer Lakes (CO) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Deer Lakes (CO) have?

4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

Deer Lakes (CO)

Campground · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Gunnison National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1
Bookable site: 10,513 ft
Elevation

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

The facts

1 bookable site
4 sites in total, including non-bookable
Loops: Scan and Pay

Site types

3 Management
1 Standard Nonelectric

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4 campsites at Deer Lakes (CO)

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
ScanPay 2	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 3	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 4	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
Standard	Scan and Pay	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—

Getting there

38.01953, -107.18807 · 38°1'10.3"N 107°11'17.1"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Low °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Precip in	2.0	2.1	2.4	2.8	1.7	0.6	2.3	2.3	1.8	2.2	2.1	2.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.1 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 (CO)

Can you reserve a site at Deer Lakes (CO)?: Yes, Deer Lakes (CO) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Deer Lakes (CO) have?: 4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

Camping near Deer Lakes (CO)

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Independence Gulch #234 8 mi · Facility
Williams Creek Campground- Gunnison RD 10.5 mi · Campground
North Clear Creek Campground 13.1 mi · Campground
Silver Thread Campground 13.3 mi · Campground
Bristol Head Campground 14 mi · Campground
Spring Creek Reservoir Picnic Site 15.3 mi · Facility

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

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