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Average nightly rates10 total sites · $25 avg/night
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About Bear Lake Campground (CO)
Number of accommodations: 10
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Restrooms
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
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Reviews (145)
What Guests Are Saying
Bear Lake Campground offers a beautiful setting with stunning views, clean facilities, and friendly hosts, Scott and Lori, who go above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. Guests appreciate the easy access to hiking trails and the picturesque surroundings, including lakes and creeks. While some sites may lack shade and certain amenities, the overall experience is positive, with many visitors eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Bear Lake Campground offers a beautiful setting with stunning views, clean facilities, and friendly hosts, Scott and Lori, who go above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. Guests appreciate the easy access to hiking trails and the picturesque surroundings, including lakes and creeks. While some sites may lack shade and certain amenities, the overall experience is positive, with many visitors eager to return.
Review Summary
Janet C
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
Very Scenic Campground! Beautiful Bear Lake is a short hike from the campground. Spruce trees and Meadows are your view. This area has been known for lots of bears. I did not see any. Love love this Campground excited to go back. Some spots are not very good for RV parking but most are very good spots.
nick r
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
Always Beautiful,but is busy. Just like every campsite in Colorado...
nick r
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
Always Beautiful,but is busy. Just like every campsite in Colorado...
nick r
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
Always Beautiful,but is busy. Just like every campsite in Colorado...
laurie t
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
We stayed at camp site 8. The view was beautiful, but it was right next to the dumpsters! The lake is so pretty and good fishing. We will go back!
laurie t
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
We stayed at camp site 8. The view was beautiful, but it was right next to the dumpsters! The lake is so pretty and good fishing. We will go back!
laurie t
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
We stayed at camp site 8. The view was beautiful, but it was right next to the dumpsters! The lake is so pretty and good fishing. We will go back!
Dana M
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
Great spot! Site 6 was very private with a huge open field behind it - stunning! It was much cooler since at elevation (90 degrees in Denver, 70 at camp but sun was shining so warm). Facilities very clean and host was super friendly. Bought firewood from host. Kayaked on Bear Lake and hiked up to the viewpoint (1.5 miles, once at fence post go right for view of Cuchara - incredible). Didn’t see any bears but we brought spray just in case. We’ll be back!
Dana M
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
Great spot! Site 6 was very private with a huge open field behind it - stunning! It was much cooler since at elevation (90 degrees in Denver, 70 at camp but sun was shining so warm). Facilities very clean and host was super friendly. Bought firewood from host. Kayaked on Bear Lake and hiked up to the viewpoint (1.5 miles, once at fence post go right for view of Cuchara - incredible). Didn’t see any bears but we brought spray just in case. We’ll be back!
Dana M
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
Great spot! Site 6 was very private with a huge open field behind it - stunning! It was much cooler since at elevation (90 degrees in Denver, 70 at camp but sun was shining so warm). Facilities very clean and host was super friendly. Bought firewood from host. Kayaked on Bear Lake and hiked up to the viewpoint (1.5 miles, once at fence post go right for view of Cuchara - incredible). Didn’t see any bears but we brought spray just in case. We’ll be back!
Location Bear Lake Campground (CO)
Address:
3028 East Main Street
Canon City, CO, 81212
United States
From Colorado Highway 12 south of the Town of Cuchara, take FSR 422 5 miles west to the campground.
Elevation: 3265 feet
123 mi drive to downtown Canon City (about 2 hr 24 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- Due to a high wind storm back in 2022, many trees here were blown down. In the Spring of 2024 the USFS cleared the down trees. Today Bear Lake Campground has less trees than before, but the grass is starting to comeback along with the flowers.Also note that because there are fewer 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 8 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 campsites are available.
- No horse sites are available.
- Click here (http://www.fs.usda.gov/psicc) to visit the National Forest website.
- Due to the remoteness of the campground, real time information for the campground is not available. Contact the San Carlos Ranger District office for further information at (719) 269-8500.
- 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.
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Last updated: September 8, 2026
