Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel Nf (CO)
Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel NF (CO)
Part of PSICC
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.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.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.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.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (719) 489-2034.Important Notices
Due to a high wind storm back in 2022, many trees here were blown down. In the Spring of 2024 the USFS clear cut the area. Today Blue Lake Campground has no trees, but the grass is starting to comeback along with the flowers.
Also note that because there are no trees in this campground it can be "very windy" at times. Please be prepared for this when you camp here.
This Campground has a limit of 10 people; either 2 tents and 2 vehicles OR 1 RV in each campsite.
- Caution: bears frequent the area. Be aware; keep a clean camp; Forest Service regulations require food and cooking utensils be stored in secure containers or locked in vehicles
- First-come, first-served sites are available.
No horse sites are available
- Due to the remoteness of the campground, real time information is not available, contact the San Carlos Ranger District office for further information at (719) 269-8500.
- Click here to visit the National Forest website.
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
Two vehicles included in the camping fee. $10 for additional vehicles.
Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.
Available Activities
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BIKING - Mountain Biking
Directions
From Colorado Highway 12 south of the Town of Cuchara, take FSR 422 4 miles west to the campground.
Cancellation Policy
<p>Cancellations</p> <p>Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. </p> <p>A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.</p> <p>Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.</p> <p>No-Shows</p> <p>A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.</p> <p>No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. </p> <p>Refunds</p> <p>Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.</p> <p>Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.</p> <p>For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. </p> <p>In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.</p>
Contact Information
Phone: FOR RESERVATIONS CALL (877) 444-6777, FOR OTHER, NON REAL TIME INFORMATION, CALL (719) 269-8500.
SAN CARLOS RANGER DISTRICT3028 EAST MAIN STREET
CANON CITY, CO 81212
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 001, Loop BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop BLUE LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
