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
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect. Fires are still allowed inside the designated fire rings within the campground.
The following acts are prohibited in the Restricted Area and on the Restricted Roads and Trails:
- Igniting, building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire (including fires fueled by charcoal or briquettes) outside of a permanent metal or concrete fire pit or grate that the Forest Service has installed and maintained at its developed recreation sites campgrounds and picnic areas.
- No discharging of fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices outside of incorporated city limits (city-specific restrictions may apply).
- No shooting of exploding targets or tracer ammunition.
- Smoking, except in an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
- Operating a chainsaw without an effective and properly installed USDA- or Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)- approved spark arrestor, a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher (with a minimum 8 oz. capacity and rating of 2A) kept with the operator, and a round point shovel with an overall length of at least 35 inches readily available for use.
- Blasting, welding, or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame without being in a cleared area of at least 10 feet in diameter and keeping a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher (with a minimum 8 oz. capacity and rating of 2A) with the operator.
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
- Off-road vehicles and horses are not allowed in the campground
- Extra parking is not available
- 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 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. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy.
Contact Information
Default
4545 County Road 162 a.k.a. 4545 Manhattan Road Red Feather Lakes CO 80545
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 004, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 025, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 026, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 020, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 017, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, 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 009, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 019, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
