White River National Forest

Access

Travel 13 miles west of Eagle on I-70 getting off at the Dotsero exit. Follow signs for Sweetwater turning north onto the Colorado River road. Go 7 miles, turn left onto the Sweetwater Creek road. Stay on this road for 10 miles, turning left at the sign for Sweetwater Campground. There is a day use parking area near the dock.

Facilities

Sweetwater Campground has 9 partially shaded campsites with picnic tables and fire ring grills. Six sites can accommodate vehicles up to 30 feet long. There is one accessible vault toilet. Trash removal is provided from the middle of May through the middle of September, after this time please pack it out. Drinking water is available at the Sweetwater Lake Resort near the Campground. Sweetwater Campground is the only public access to Sweetwater Lake.

Attractions & Considerations

Natural Features :

Sweetwater Campground, elevation 7,740 feet, is located on the southeast end of 72 acre, Sweetwater Lake. The vegetation surrounding the campground and the sites is scrub oak, serviceberry, wild rose and willow. High limestone cliffs tower above the area on two sides.

Attractions:

TRAILS - There are three popular hiking and horseback riding trails beginning at the end of the campground.

The Ute Trail, #2031, (9.4 miles) goes up to Deep Lake on the Flat Tops.

The Cross Creek Trail, #1855, (6.5 miles) travels through sagebrush flats full of wildflowers and aspen forests to the Sweetwater Trail, #1854.

The short Scenic Overlook Trail, (500 yards) has nice views of the lake and a waterfall.

FISHING - Sweetwater Lake offers good fishing from the shore or small boats for brook, brown, and rainbow trout, as well as kokanee salmon.

BOATING - Canoes and rowboats are popular on this lake, but some electric motors are used. No gasoline powered motors are allowed on Sweetwater Lake. There are no public boat ramps available.

Map of Campground

Currently under development.