Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-254082
When Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO) reopens
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Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
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About Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO)
Overview
Blue Lake Campground is located in the beautiful San Isabel National Forest at an elevation of 10,500 ft. Views of the nearby Culebra Range Mountains with aspen and spruce forests offer campers a genuine Colorado experience.
Recreation
A well-marked trail system between Bear Lake and Blue Lake is open to foot and horse traffic. Across the road from the campground FSR 436, a rough jeep road, provides access to Trinchera Peak where Big Horn Sheep are often seen.
Facilities
This rustic campground has 16 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. Both reservation and first-come, first-served sites are available.
Natural Features
A tributary of the Cuchara River runs through the campground. Blue Lake is 1/2 mile from the campground, and Bear 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, 14 miles from the campground, is a popular hiking destination.
16 monitored sites10 FCFS sitesRVs up to 56 ftNo hookups2 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Colorado Highway 12 south of the Town of Cuchara, take FSR 422 4 miles west to the campground.
San Carlos Ranger District, Canon City, CO 81212FOR RESERVATIONS CALL (877) 444-6777, FOR OTHER, NON REAL TIME INFORMATION, CALL (719) 269-8500.
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Roll CS-254082 · Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO) · Canon City CO7 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO)?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
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How current is this availability data?
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How often do new openings appear at Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO)?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which sites at Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO) fit a 35-foot RV?
16 of the 16 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 56 ft.
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