Bellaire Lake Campground (CO)

Pets AllowedUp to 4 CampersCampfires AllowedStandard Electric
Written By Michael Richey

Basic Description

Need to Know

  1. Off-road vehicles and horses are not allowed in the campground

  2. Extra parking is not available

  3. Click here for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests

  4. Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site.

  5. All campsites must be occupied within 26 hours of the beginning of the reservation. If not present the site will be rented by first come first serve basis.

  6. EXTRA VEHICLE FEES: One vehicle is included in your reservation. Any additional vehicles will be charged $8.00 per vehicle per night and will be collected by the camphost. There is not a way to pay for extra vehicles when you make your reservation. One vehicle consists of one camper being towed by vehicle, or any other vehicle towed behind camper. One van or one truck with camper attached counts as one vehicle.

  7. Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. 

  8. Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 30 to 75 feet.

  9. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker.

Getting Here

From Fort Collins, travel north on Highway 287 for 21 miles, to Livermore. Turn left onto Red Feather Lakes Road (County Road 74E) and travel 25 miles, just beyond the south side of Red Feather Lakes. Turn south onto County Road 69 and continue approximately 3 miles. The campground is located on the right.

Map to Campground

Facilities

The campground offers accessible single, double and triple family sites with electric hookups. Five additional sites are designated for tent camping and do not have hookups. Each site contains a tent pad, picnic table and campfire ring with grill.

Flush toilets, vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Dead and downed firewood may be gathered in the forest or purchased from the campground host.

  • Accessible Drinking Water

  • Accessible Trails

  • Accessible Vault Toilets

  • Campfire Rings

  • Drinking Water

  • Firewood

  • Flush Toilets

  • Grills

  • Host

  • Pets Allowed

  • Tables

  • Tent Pads

  • Trailheads

  • Vault Toilets

  • Electricity Hookup

  • Picnic Table

  • Tent Pad

  • Grills/Fire Ring

  • Fire Pit

  • Accessibility

  • Accessible Occupant Message

Natural Features

The campground is comprised of rolling hills, pine forests and unique rock formations. It sits near Bellaire Lake at an elevation of 8,600 feet. Afternoon thunderstorms can be expected during spring and summer months.

Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and the removal of hazardous trees, there may be little to no shade in the campground.

Recreation

Canoeing and fishing are popular activities on 10-acre, no-wake Bellaire Lake. Anglers cast for rainbow and brook trout, among other species. The campground is within walking distance of the lake via an accessible boardwalk. Several additional lakes are in the vicinity.

Many hiking, biking and horseback riding trails are in the surrounding area, including the 1.25-mile Molly 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.

Nearby Attractions

The small village of Red Feather Lakes is nearby, offering limited dining options, gift shops, general stores, a library, post office and a golf course.

Michael Richey
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