Bellaire Lake Campground
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee Ng
Bellaire Campground is located 47 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colo., near the Red Feather Lakes village. Visitors enjoy the area for its canoeing, fishing and trail opportunities.
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.
Notifications and Alerts
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 camp host.
Need to Know
No RV water connections are available. Come with your RV/trailer water tank filled. Filling at campground hydrants cross-contaminates the system and is not allowed.
- Off-road vehicles and horses are not allowed in the campground
- Extra parking is not available
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker.
Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
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.
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.
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.
Changes & Cancellations
A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees.
Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
Contact Information
Mailing
9054 U.S Hwy 285 Morrison CO 80465
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 970-295-6700
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site 017, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 001, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 023, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 024, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 019, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 025, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 020, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 021, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 026, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
