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22 total sitesAbout West Lake
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Canoeing
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2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
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- Lake Access
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Reviews (420)
What Guests Are Saying
West Lake is a highly regarded campground known for its clean facilities, spacious campsites, and beautiful lake views. Visitors appreciate the friendly camp hosts and the overall quiet atmosphere, making it a perfect summer getaway for activities like kayaking, paddle boarding, and hiking. While some noted minor issues like traffic noise and low water levels, the positive experiences and scenic surroundings leave many eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
West Lake is a highly regarded campground known for its clean facilities, spacious campsites, and beautiful lake views. Visitors appreciate the friendly camp hosts and the overall quiet atmosphere, making it a perfect summer getaway for activities like kayaking, paddle boarding, and hiking. While some noted minor issues like traffic noise and low water levels, the positive experiences and scenic surroundings leave many eager to return.
Review Summary
Allison B
VerifiedJuly 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: WEST LAKE
We loved our stay at West Lake. It feels so good to be near any body of water in Colorado. We stayed at site 9 and just a heads up — the ground is pretty hard so you might want to bring a malet to stake in your tent or just hope you’re not there on a windy night. The site said it could hold up to 8 people but I don’t think it could comfortably accommodate more than 4 people / 2 cars. Definitely recommend this campground for people who like water activities or are interested in doing a day trip to Wyoming.
Therese M
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: WEST LAKE
love this campground, close to water, a small store for all your needs, always very clean. The area is beautiful, always drive around and see wildlife. It is a challenge to get reservations.
Therese M
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: WEST LAKE
love this campground, close to water, a small store for all your needs, always very clean. The area is beautiful, always drive around and see wildlife. It is a challenge to get reservations.
GWEN E
VerifiedJuly 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: WEST LAKE
Love this place! Our site was great! Great weather and good camp hosts. We’ve been coming here for decades!
Nancy C
VerifiedJuly 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: WEST LAKE
We always enjoy our time at West Lake. I wish to commend the camp host for his handling of a neighboring camp guest who became belligerent with us when we were subjected to their constantly barking dogs (2). The female guest used profane and threatening language toward a member of our family. The host, who personally witnessed the abusive behavior of the woman, summarily evicted the guest and her husband. He handled the situation calmly but quickly and with authority. Our family then felt safe to continue our remaining time at the park. This experience showed me the necessity of the presence of the camp host and their commitment to protect those of us who are there to peacefully enjoy the camping experience. Thanks,Paul.
GWEN E
VerifiedJuly 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: WEST LAKE
Love this place! Our site was great! Great weather and good camp hosts. We’ve been coming here for decades!
Nancy C
VerifiedJuly 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: WEST LAKE
We always enjoy our time at West Lake. I wish to commend the camp host for his handling of a neighboring camp guest who became belligerent with us when we were subjected to their constantly barking dogs (2). The female guest used profane and threatening language toward a member of our family. The host, who personally witnessed the abusive behavior of the woman, summarily evicted the guest and her husband. He handled the situation calmly but quickly and with authority. Our family then felt safe to continue our remaining time at the park. This experience showed me the necessity of the presence of the camp host and their commitment to protect those of us who are there to peacefully enjoy the camping experience. Thanks,Paul.
Kedar B
VerifiedJuly 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: WEST LAKE
Awesome site and great views. Site#23 is pull through with good shed from sunlight. Very bright though. Very close to Washrooms.
Thoroughly clean. Kind Camp Patrol team. Was not able to stay overnight but yes worth visiting.
Nice loop parallel to the lakeside. Very easy for kids even. We can view Dowdy lake while on the loop.
Got good Mint Mobile Coverage, 5G constant.
Kedar B
VerifiedJuly 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: WEST LAKE
Awesome site and great views. Site#23 is pull through with good shed from sunlight. Very bright though. Very close to Washrooms.
Thoroughly clean. Kind Camp Patrol team. Was not able to stay overnight but yes worth visiting.
Nice loop parallel to the lakeside. Very easy for kids even. We can view Dowdy lake while on the loop.
Got good Mint Mobile Coverage, 5G constant.
Pamela M
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: WEST LAKE
This is our favorite place to camp. Very frustrating to get reservations and then come up and find one tenter in a double site. Tent sites need power to allow more trailers in trailer sites. Bathrooms are not near as clean as Sharon and Tom kept them all the past years.
Location & Directions for West Lake
9054 U.S Hwy 285, Morrison, CO 80465 United States
Elevation: 2,502 ft
Getting There
From Fort Collins, take Highway 287 north approximately 24 mi to Livermore. Turn west on County Road 74 and continue 24 mi to the campground.
Highway access
West Lake is accessible via Highway 287, which is approximately 24 miles to the east in Livermore.
Policies & Rules
General
- Drinking water is available until Sept. 30 each year. Sewer and water hookups are not available. Come with your RV/trailer water tank filled. Filling at campground hydrants cross-contaminates the system and is not allowed.
- This is bear country! For bear and human safety, keep a clean campsite and do not place food or other attractants in your tent. For more information about visiting bear country, contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife at http://wildlife.state.co.us
- Boating is restricted to small watercraft, powered by hand, wind or electric motors
- Off-road vehicles are prohibited within the campground
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- All campsites must be occupied within 26 hours of the beginning of the reservation. If not present the site will be rented by first come first serve basis.
- EXTRA VEHICLE FEES: One vehicle is included in your reservation. Any additional vehicles will be charged $8.00 per vehicle per night and will be collected by the camphost. There is not a way to pay for extra vehicles when you make your reservation. One vehicle consists of one camper being towed by vehicle, or any other vehicle towed behind camper. One van or one truck with camper attached counts as one vehicle.
- Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
- Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 35 to 80 feet.
- Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026