About Bear Lake Campground (CO)
Number of accommodations: 10
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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
Dana M
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 β’ 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). Didnβt see any bears but we brought spray just in case. Weβll be back!
Dana M
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 β’ 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). Didnβt see any bears but we brought spray just in case. Weβll be back!
Jess G
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 004, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
Beautiful and quiet area. Awesome host.
Jess G
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 004, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
Beautiful and quiet area. Awesome host.
Mariah G
VerifiedJune 22, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 002, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
It was wonderful and Steve, the host, was very friendly and helpful. The hiking trails were great and the lake was beautiful. My family and I had a great time and can't wait to go back.
Mariah G
VerifiedJune 22, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 002, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
It was wonderful and Steve, the host, was very friendly and helpful. The hiking trails were great and the lake was beautiful. My family and I had a great time and can't wait to go back.
Katherine W
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 008, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
I love this campground. One of my absolute favorites!
Katherine W
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 008, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
I love this campground. One of my absolute favorites!
Kenneth S
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 003, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
The only problem with this campground was that dogs were constantly running around not on a leach. I was riding on a motorcycle and dogs chased me around the campground.
Kenneth S
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 003, Loop: BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO)
The only problem with this campground was that dogs were constantly running around not on a leach. I was riding on a motorcycle and dogs chased me around the campground.
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
