Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)

Lodgepole Campground
Lodgepole Campground

Featured amenities

Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access

Available sites

33 total sites

About Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)

Lodgepole Campground is a creekside destination with incredible Colorado mountain views. The campground is located 3 mi south of Jefferson Lake, one of the highest elevation lakes around, capping 10.7 ft elevation and bordered by steep 12 ft 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.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Campfire Ring
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

33 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 004, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 005, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 006, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 007, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 008, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 009, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 010, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 011, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 012, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 013, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 014, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 015, Loop: LODGEPOLE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 016, Loop: LODGEPOLE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 017, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 018, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 019, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 020, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 021, Loop: LODGEPOLE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 022, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 023, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 024, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 025, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 026, Loop: LODGEPOLE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 027, Loop: LODGEPOLE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 028, Loop: LODGEPOLE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 029, Loop: LODGEPOLE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 030, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 031, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 032, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 033, Loop: LODGEPOLE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 034, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 035, Loop: LODGEPOLE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

Reviews (353)

What Guests Are Saying

Lodgepole Campground is praised for its stunning scenery, access to hiking trails, and clean facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms. Camp hosts are often described as friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall camping experience. While some sites are less suitable for tent camping due to sloping terrain, the peaceful environment and proximity to Jefferson Lake make it a popular choice for campers.

Review Summary

4.4
353 reviews
5
66.6%
235
4
16.1%
57
3
9.9%
35
2
4.8%
17
1
2.5%
9

Chris B

Verified

July 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: LODGEPOLE

4

Great location, relatively quiet campground. Close to fishing and paddle boarding!

Sean C

Verified

July 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LODGEPOLE

5

Great campground! Very clean. All sites are flat, spacious and shaded. Great fire/grill pits. Very close to a lot of activities. The Lake is beautiful! We saw two moose - huge male and female.

Zoya C

Verified

July 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LODGEPOLE

3

We really liked this camping, but we experienced some issues, which added the sadness to our short time off. In first, we lost more than an hour just because the host, as he said, didn't receive in time an information about our reservation, and he sold our site to somebody else. We had to wait until the host found a new place for that family. Then they had to pack everything and move. Also, I was wearing the mask every time when contacted the host, but he didn't wear it at all, and the distance between us was much less than 6 ft, probably 2-3 ft only. Finally, I was surprised with the way the host conducted himself. He was yelling very loud on our friends - tenants across the street. I think that even if they did something that he didn't agree with, he should not have been rude and erase his voice as much as he did.

Sean C

Verified

July 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LODGEPOLE

5

Great campground! Very clean. All sites are flat, spacious and shaded. Great fire/grill pits. Very close to a lot of activities. The Lake is beautiful! We saw two moose - huge male and female.

Zoya C

Verified

July 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LODGEPOLE

3

We really liked this camping, but we experienced some issues, which added the sadness to our short time off. In first, we lost more than an hour just because the host, as he said, didn't receive in time an information about our reservation, and he sold our site to somebody else. We had to wait until the host found a new place for that family. Then they had to pack everything and move. Also, I was wearing the mask every time when contacted the host, but he didn't wear it at all, and the distance between us was much less than 6 ft, probably 2-3 ft only. Finally, I was surprised with the way the host conducted himself. He was yelling very loud on our friends - tenants across the street. I think that even if they did something that he didn't agree with, he should not have been rude and erase his voice as much as he did.

Lynn S

Verified

July 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LODGEPOLE

5

Campground was great, shaded and surrounded by trees. Some campsites were pretty close but luckily everyone was quiet and respectful. If you get a site on the outside of the loop, you can pitch your tent pretty far back to get some privacy and be away from everyone. Very close to walking trail, and lake Jefferson up the road is breathtaking. Site 27 has an awesome area further back to pitch your tent away from everyone. Sites like 28 and 30 are flatter and wider, better for the big family tents to pitch right by the fire ring area. Can’t comment on the camp host as we never saw them and the reserved signs were never even updated, luckily no one took our reserved spot though. We’ll definitely be back.

Lynn S

Verified

July 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LODGEPOLE

5

Campground was great, shaded and surrounded by trees. Some campsites were pretty close but luckily everyone was quiet and respectful. If you get a site on the outside of the loop, you can pitch your tent pretty far back to get some privacy and be away from everyone. Very close to walking trail, and lake Jefferson up the road is breathtaking. Site 27 has an awesome area further back to pitch your tent away from everyone. Sites like 28 and 30 are flatter and wider, better for the big family tents to pitch right by the fire ring area. Can’t comment on the camp host as we never saw them and the reserved signs were never even updated, luckily no one took our reserved spot though. We’ll definitely be back.

Heather S

Verified

July 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: LODGEPOLE

5

We loved our sites (#28 & 29). One had easy road access and the other one with great space and privacy!

Heather S

Verified

July 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: LODGEPOLE

5

We loved our sites (#28 & 29). One had easy road access and the other one with great space and privacy!

Kyler L

Verified

February 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LODGEPOLE

5

The campground at LodgePole and the surrounding areas are beautiful. I highly recommend it and will be going back.

Location & Directions for Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)

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

Elevation: 3,025 ft

Getting There

From US Highway 285 at Jefferson, take County Road 35 north to County Road 37 and turn right. Pay the user fee at Jefferson Lake Recreation Area entrance station and continue on the road to the campground.

Nearest town

Lake George, CO - 47 mi

About over 1 hr (66 min) to downtown

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.

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Last updated: October 19, 2026

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