About Bear Lake Campground (CO)
Number of accommodations: 10
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
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- Parking
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Reviews (92)
What Guests Are Saying
Bear Lake Campground offers a stunning location with beautiful scenery, clean facilities, and friendly, helpful hosts. Many visitors appreciated the peaceful atmosphere and opportunities for hiking and fishing. However, some sites have been affected by tree loss due to past storms, leading to concerns about shade and amenities like picnic tables.
What Guests Are Saying
Bear Lake Campground offers a stunning location with beautiful scenery, clean facilities, and friendly, helpful hosts. Many visitors appreciated the peaceful atmosphere and opportunities for hiking and fishing. However, some sites have been affected by tree loss due to past storms, leading to concerns about shade and amenities like picnic tables.
Review Summary
Heather P
VerifiedAugust 8, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 003, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
I've always loved Bear Lake. Before we left on the trip, we learned that many of the trees had been cut, and we were bereft. Then, getting there, we saw the absolute fields and mounds of wildflowers, and the beauty that was still there in abundance. I love it as much or more now and we'll be back next year.
Heather P
VerifiedAugust 8, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 003, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
I've always loved Bear Lake. Before we left on the trip, we learned that many of the trees had been cut, and we were bereft. Then, getting there, we saw the absolute fields and mounds of wildflowers, and the beauty that was still there in abundance. I love it as much or more now and we'll be back next year.
Susan E
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 007, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
Very nice campground. Campsites were clean, bathrooms were clean. Camp hosts were nice, friendly and helpful.
There is no cell service.
You can connect to the satellite for text messages only.
Susan E
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 007, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
Very nice campground. Campsites were clean, bathrooms were clean. Camp hosts were nice, friendly and helpful.
There is no cell service.
You can connect to the satellite for text messages only.
Jennifer Z
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 003, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
Cute site at #3 by a creek. Unfortunely they lost alot of the trees in the campsite due to a winter storm w/wind. So not alot of shade. Restrooms are clean and the site is close to Bear Lake.
Jennifer Z
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 003, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
Cute site at #3 by a creek. Unfortunely they lost alot of the trees in the campsite due to a winter storm w/wind. So not alot of shade. Restrooms are clean and the site is close to Bear Lake.
Eric G
VerifiedJuly 15, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 002, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
Beautiful campsite with creek flowing through it; steps from the lake stocked with plenty of trout β whole family had a blast and we plan to come back
Eric G
VerifiedJuly 15, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 002, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
Beautiful campsite with creek flowing through it; steps from the lake stocked with plenty of trout β whole family had a blast and we plan to come back
John M
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 012, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
The area has been cleared of all trees because the wind damage and there is no shade in Blue or Bear Lake campgrounds.
The camp hosts at Bear Lake are wonderful people and very accommodating.
John M
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 012, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
The area has been cleared of all trees because the wind damage and there is no shade in Blue or Bear Lake campgrounds.
The camp hosts at Bear Lake are wonderful people and very accommodating.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.3254 / -105.139
Elevation: 3265 feet
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: June 4, 2026
