West Lake
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee Ng
West Lake Campground is located 48 miles northwest of Fort Collins, in north central Colorado, near the village of Red Feather Lakes. Visitors enjoy the area for its canoeing, fishing and trail opportunities.
The campground offers 31 accessible single- and double-family campsites, with electric hookups. Five additional sites are designated for tent camping only and do not have hookups. Each site contains a tent pad, picnic table and campfire ring with grill.
Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood may be gathered in the forest or purchased from the campground host.
Need to Know
- No RV water connections are available.
- This is bear country! For bear and human safety, keep a clean campsite and do not place food or other attractants in your tent. For more information about visiting bear country, contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife at http://wildlife.state.co.us
- Boating is restricted to small watercraft, powered by hand, wind or electric motors
- Drinking water is available until Sept. 30 each year
- Sewer and water hookups are not available
- Off-road vehicles are prohibited within the campground
- Click here for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
- Operated by American Land & Leisure. You may contact us at www.AmericanLL.com or 801-226-3564.
- Come with your RV/trailer water tank filled. Filling at campground hydrants cross-contaminates the system and is not allowed.
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a ponderosa pine forest, on the shore of West Lake, at an elevation of 8,200 feet. Afternoon thunderstorms can be expected during spring and summer months.
Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and removal of hazardous trees, some sites have reduced shade.
Nearby Attractions
The small village of Red Feather Lakes is nearby, offering limited dining options, gift shops, general stores, a library, post office and golf course.
Recreation
Canoeing and fishing are popular activities on the 25-acre, no-wake West Lake. Anglers cast for rainbow and lake trout. Several additional lakes are in the vicinity.
Many hiking, biking and horseback riding trails are in the surrounding area, including the 1.5-mile West 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.
Contact Information
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Red Feather Lakes CO 80545
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 970-295-6700
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Fort Collins, take Highway 287 north approximately 24 miles to Livermore. Turn west on County Road 74 and continue 24 miles to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 15, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 35, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 31, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Walk To
- Site 12, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Walk To
- Site 21, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 25, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Walk To
- Site 20, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Walk To
- Site 03, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Walk To
- Site 23, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop WEST LAKE , Type Standard Electric
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