West Lake view
WEST LAKE
WEST LAKE
WEST LAKE
WEST LAKE

Available sites

22 total sites

About West Lake

West Lake Campground is located 48 mi northwest of Fort Collins, in north central Colorado, near the village of Red Feather Lakes. Visitors enjoy the area for its canoeing, fishing and trail opportunities.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Canoeing

Canoeing

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

22 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 06, Loop: WEST LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 07, Loop: WEST LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 08, Loop: WEST LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 09, Loop: WEST LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 10, Loop: WEST LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 11, Loop: WEST LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 12, Loop: WEST LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 14, Loop: WEST LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 15, Loop: WEST LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 16, Loop: WEST LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 17, Loop: WEST LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 18, Loop: WEST LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 19, Loop: WEST LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 20, Loop: WEST LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 21, Loop: WEST LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 22, Loop: WEST LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 23, Loop: WEST LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 24, Loop: WEST LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 25, Loop: WEST LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 26, Loop: WEST LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 27, Loop: WEST LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 28, Loop: WEST LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

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.

Review Summary

4.6
420 reviews
5
73.6%
309
4
15.7%
66
3
6.9%
29
2
2.6%
11
1
1.2%
5

Jennifer R

Verified

January 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: WEST LAKE

5

The site hosts are AWESOME--friendly and knowledgeable. Facilities were extremely clean and well maintained--bathroom was always clean. Love this place!!!

Karen B

Verified

January 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: WEST LAKE

5

always a nice campground

Barb G

Verified

January 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: WEST LAKE

4

Beautiful site: very large, great shade. Great access to the lake.

Mike D

Verified

January 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: WEST LAKE

4

Four Days were extremely restful. Much fishing, walking and traveling in the area. Red Feather Lakes Village is wonder ful to see and visit. Nome Lane is our hit. Sun sets were out of this world.

Helpful: Dump station closer than Ft. Collins

Barb G

Verified

January 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: WEST LAKE

4

Beautiful site: very large, great shade. Great access to the lake.

Mike D

Verified

January 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: WEST LAKE

4

Four Days were extremely restful. Much fishing, walking and traveling in the area. Red Feather Lakes Village is wonder ful to see and visit. Nome Lane is our hit. Sun sets were out of this world.

Helpful: Dump station closer than Ft. Collins

Brett A

Verified

December 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: WEST LAKE

4

Great

Brett A

Verified

December 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: WEST LAKE

4

Great

Pamela M

Verified

December 18, 2019 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: WEST LAKE

5

Best campground ever. Great facilities, shopping close, great restaurants and spacious sites..

Pamela M

Verified

December 18, 2019 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: WEST LAKE

5

Best campground ever. Great facilities, shopping close, great restaurants and spacious sites..

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.

Nearest town

Morrison, CO - 122 mi

About over 1 hr (119 min) to downtown

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

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