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Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)

Lodgepole Campground
Lodgepole Campground

About Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)

Lodgepole Campground is a creekside destination with incredible Colorado mountain views. The campground is located 3 miles south of Jefferson Lake, one of the highest elevation lakes around, capping 10,685 feet elevation and bordered by steep 12,000 foot peaks. Fishing in both the creek and lake offer promising catches of trout. Another noteworthy aspect of the campground is its access to the Colorado Trail.

Number of accommodations: 33

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Fishing

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 15 to Oct 11

Rates, Sites & Availability

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33 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
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🚐 010, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
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🚐 011, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
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🚐 012, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
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🚐 013, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
Price not available
015, Loop: LODGEPOLE
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
016, Loop: LODGEPOLE
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
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🚐 019, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
Price not available
021, Loop: LODGEPOLE
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
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🚐 024, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
Price not available
026, Loop: LODGEPOLE
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
027, Loop: LODGEPOLE
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
028, Loop: LODGEPOLE
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
029, Loop: LODGEPOLE
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
Price not available
033, Loop: LODGEPOLE
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: LODGEPOLE
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (326)

What Guests Are Saying

Lodgepole Campground at Jefferson Lake, Fairplay, Colorado, is praised for its beautiful, peaceful setting, clean facilities, and friendly camp hosts. Visitors enjoy great fishing, hiking trails, and well-maintained campsites that offer privacy and shade. While some mention issues with camp host interactions and rough access roads, the overall experience is positive, making it a family favorite for repeat visits.

Review Summary

4.4
326 reviews
5
66.9%
218
4
16.0%
52
3
10.4%
34
2
4.3%
14
1
2.5%
8

Daniel H

Verified

July 24, 2022 Stayed at: 030, Loop: LODGEPOLE

5

The camp hosts were wonderful. The camp areas were clean and organized and things were run in an orderly fashion. Fishing was very good as well. Definitely coming back in the future

Daniel H

Verified

July 24, 2022 Stayed at: 030, Loop: LODGEPOLE

5

The camp hosts were wonderful. The camp areas were clean and organized and things were run in an orderly fashion. Fishing was very good as well. Definitely coming back in the future

David L

Verified

July 22, 2022 Stayed at: 032, Loop: LODGEPOLE

2

The campground is in a wonderful location; it was lush and green due to rainy afternoons and runoff from Jefferson Lake. The nights were starry, cool and comfortable for sleeping.

Upon our arrival on a Monday, we drove past overflowing trash dumpsters in clear sight of "This is bear country." A trash truck emptied the dumpsters the next day. Luckily, we never saw any bears.

During our five-day stay, it was noisy from early morning to late at night because of a nearby camper who constantly operated a gas generator. It was running from the time first allowed by camp rules in the morning to late at night when it was to be turned off. Homemade sound boards placed around the generator were made such that the noise was directed away from the user towards other camp sites

Three vault toilets near our campsite were not cleaned or serviced with toilet paper for five days. We never saw the camp hosts circulate or patrol the campground except for the last day during our stay when they came around to remove ashes from fire pits.

David L

Verified

July 22, 2022 Stayed at: 032, Loop: LODGEPOLE

2

The campground is in a wonderful location; it was lush and green due to rainy afternoons and runoff from Jefferson Lake. The nights were starry, cool and comfortable for sleeping.

Upon our arrival on a Monday, we drove past overflowing trash dumpsters in clear sight of "This is bear country." A trash truck emptied the dumpsters the next day. Luckily, we never saw any bears.

During our five-day stay, it was noisy from early morning to late at night because of a nearby camper who constantly operated a gas generator. It was running from the time first allowed by camp rules in the morning to late at night when it was to be turned off. Homemade sound boards placed around the generator were made such that the noise was directed away from the user towards other camp sites

Three vault toilets near our campsite were not cleaned or serviced with toilet paper for five days. We never saw the camp hosts circulate or patrol the campground except for the last day during our stay when they came around to remove ashes from fire pits.

Lisa R

Verified

July 20, 2022 Stayed at: 014, Loop: LODGEPOLE

5

Space 14 was up and away from the road. It was also much further from neighbors than other spots in the campground. The tent pad was a bit sloped, but the privacy made up for it!

Lisa R

Verified

July 20, 2022 Stayed at: 014, Loop: LODGEPOLE

5

Space 14 was up and away from the road. It was also much further from neighbors than other spots in the campground. The tent pad was a bit sloped, but the privacy made up for it!

Robert S

Verified

July 14, 2022 Stayed at: 026, Loop: LODGEPOLE

5

We had a nice camp site and enjoyed the time in a beautiful area of the mountains. Firewood was plentiful, if you were willing to hike up the hill behind the camp site.

Robert S

Verified

July 14, 2022 Stayed at: 026, Loop: LODGEPOLE

5

We had a nice camp site and enjoyed the time in a beautiful area of the mountains. Firewood was plentiful, if you were willing to hike up the hill behind the camp site.

Erica K

Verified

July 11, 2022 Stayed at: 029, Loop: LODGEPOLE

3

Pretty good campsite. The camp hosts were friendly and introduced themselves to us. Lots of families around. The site we stayed at had a ton of flies and ants - there were huge ant hills all around - so be careful for sure. Also there is an $8 entry fee for each car on top of the camp reservation.

Erica K

Verified

July 11, 2022 Stayed at: 029, Loop: LODGEPOLE

3

Pretty good campsite. The camp hosts were friendly and introduced themselves to us. Lots of families around. The site we stayed at had a ton of flies and ants - there were huge ant hills all around - so be careful for sure. Also there is an $8 entry fee for each car on top of the camp reservation.

Location Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)

Address:
P.O. Box 74
Lake George, CO, 80827
United States

Highway access

Lodgepole is accessible via US Highway 285, located approximately 10 miles to the south. From US Highway 285, take County Road 35 north to reach the campground.

Latitude & Longitude: 39.4167 / -105.85

Elevation: 3025 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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