About this campground
This is a day use fee area that provides parking and access to West Lake. There are seven picnic sites at this facility, each with a table and fire pit or grill. Fishing is the most popular activity at this area. A fee is required. Please contact the Colorado Department of Parks & Wildlife for fishing regulations and licensing.
Directions
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- FISHING
- PICNICKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Redfeather Ranger StationArapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG0 mi
- Redfeather Visitor CenterArapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG0 mi
- WEST LAKEArapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG0 mi
- DOWDY LAKEArapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG1 mi
- Bald Mountain Road (#517)Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG3 mi
- BELLAIRE LAKE CAMPGROUNDArapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG3 mi
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West Lake Day Use Area doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Colorado campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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