Pike & San Isabel National Forests
Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands

USDA Forest Service
Pike & San Isabel
National Forests
Cimarron & Comanche
National Grasslands
2840 Kachina Drive
Pueblo, CO 81008
719-553-1400

Telephone for the
Hearing Impaired
719-553-1404

Recreation – San Carlos Ranger District

Bear Lake Campground

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Bear Lake Campground: This campground is usually open late May through early October.

Location: To get there from La Veta, drive south on SH 12 for 15 miles to FSR 422. Turn right onto FSR422 and follow it for 5 miles until you reach the Bear Lake Campground, one mile past Blue Lake Campground.

Weather: Weather in the summer is generally mild with warm days and cool nights; highs in the 80's and lows in the 40's. Afternoon thunderstorms are a common occurrence. Spring and fall weather is usually dry and sunny with highs in the 60’s and lows in the 30's.

Attractions: Lake and Stream fishing. Bear lake is approximately ¼ mile from campground and the Tributaries of Cuchara River run through campground. The Indian Creek Trail #1300 trailhead is located on the north side of campground. This trailhead is a multi user trail system and accesses 25 miles of motorized trails available for ATV, motorcycle, bicycle, foot and horse use.

Facilities: 14 campsites, with maximum spur length of 40 feet. Parking spurs, tables, fire rings, grills, trash receptacles are provided at this campground. Drinking water is provided by a well with a hand pump. There are 2 double vault accessible toilets.

Special User Fee: This fee campground is a first come first serve site, see concessionaire for site assignment. During the summer, the campground receives heavy use on the weekends and holidays. The maximum number of people per site is 10.

Concessionaire: The concessionaire lives on site at the Blue Lake Campground throughout the open season. Blue Lake Campground is located on FSR 422, four miles west of CO 12. (You will have passed it on the way)

Other Important Information: Be Bear Aware. It is prohibited to Possess or leave unattended any food,
refuse or other bear attractants unless it is; A. stored in a bear resistant method or, B. being eaten, prepared
for eating or being transported. 36 CFR 261.58(cc). Area may be under fire restrictions or fire ban depending
on local conditions. ATV use on Forest Service Roads in this area is prohibited.

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