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Bear Lake Campground (CO)

37.3252° N / 105.1434° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
13 monitored sites

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Bear Lake Campground (CO)

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About Bear Lake Campground (CO)

Overview

Bear Lake Campground is located in the beautiful San Isabel National Forest at an elevation of 10,480 ft. Views of the nearby Culebra Range Mountains with aspen and spruce forests offer campers a genuine Colorado experience.

Recreation

Indian Trail #1300 begins at the north end of the campground providing direct access to a 23 mile multi-user trail system available for all-terrain vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, foot and horse. A quieter well marked trail system between Bear Lake and Blue Lake is open to foot and horse traffic.

Facilities

This rustic campground has 14 campsites, each with a table and fire ring. An on-site camp host offers firewood bundles for sale. Vault toilets and drinking water are available. No electric or septic hook-ups are available.

Natural Features

A tributary of the Cuchara River runs through the campground. Bear Lake is 1/8 mile from the campground, and Blue Lake is one mile away. Both of these small lakes are stocked several times during the summer providing for good fishing.

Nearby Attractions

The nearby mountain town of Cuchara offers shopping and visitor information. The town of La Veta offers a grocery store, gas stations, and shops. The Spanish Peaks Wilderness, 15 miles from the campground, is a popular hiking destination.

13 monitored sites2 FCFS sitesRVs up to 60 ftNo hookups1 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8

Getting there

From Colorado Highway 12 south of the Town of Cuchara, take FSR 422 5 miles west to the campground.

3028 East Main Street, Canon City, CO 81212FOR RESERVATIONS CALL (877) 444-6777 FOR OTHER, NON REAL TIME INFORMATION, CALL 719-269-8500
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