Blue Lake

37.312,-105.138

County Road 422 La Veta Colorado 81055 US

Blue Lake Campground is a developed campground camping and picnicking with the following attractions: Lake and Stream fishing. Blue lake is approximately ½ mile from campground and the tributaries of Cuchara River run through campground.

For trail use, from the campground, take FSR 436 1.5 miles to the non-motorized North Fork Trail #1309. FSR 436 continues to old mine and saddle approximately 500 vertical feet below summit of Trinchera Peak.

Access to the Indian Trial #1300 Trailhead at Bear Lake campground one mile further up FSR 422. This trailhead is a multi user trail system and accesses 23 miles of motorized trails available for ATV, motorcycle, bicycle, foot, and horse use.

Reservation Information

This is a first-come, first-served campground. No reservation is required.

Campground Information

Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-servicing fee tube is available.

First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the SAME NIGHT.

Golden Age and Golden Access Cardholder: 50% discount off the camping fee only.

The following restrictions apply to this campground:

Maximum 10 persons per site: 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle (RV).
Maximum length of RV is 40 feet.
Dogs must be leashed at all times.
No discharge of firearms or fireworks.
Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground.
Camping is NOT ALLOWED behind a LOCKED GATE.

Services & Facilities

Accessible,Tent camping,Camping trailer,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking. Water comes from hand-pump.

Directions

To get there from La Veta, drive south on SH 12 for 13 miles to FSR 422. Turn right onto FSR 422 and follow it for 4 miles until you reach the Blue Lake Campground.

CALL (661) 702-1420