West Lake
West Lake Campground is located 48 miles 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.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 30 |
| Walk-in | 5 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
35 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | People / vehicles | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Walk-in | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 02 | Walk-in | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 03 | Walk-in | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 04 | Walk-in | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 05 | Walk-in | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 06 | Electric | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 15 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 07 | Electric | Pull-through | 31 | Gravel | Partial | 15 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 08 | Electric | Back-in | 31 | Gravel | Partial | 15 amp | 15 / 1 | Yes |
| 09 | Electric | Pull-through | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 15 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 10 | Electric | Back-in | 32 | Gravel | Partial | 15 amp | 8 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Accessibility | Sites 01, 02, 03, 04 and 32 more are listed accessible |
The campground offers 31 accessible single- and double-family campsites, with electric hookups. Five additional sites are designated for tent camping only and do not have hookups. Each site contains a tent pad, picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood may be gathered in the forest or purchased from the campground host.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG |
| Booking | Most campsites are reservable mid spring through mid September. Make your reservations at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777 as early as 6 months in advance and at least 4 days prior to… |
| Fees | Campsite fee includes use of the day-use area. |
| Rules | A single site may hold up to eight people. Double sites will accommodate more people. Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur because driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 35 to 80 feet. |
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG recreation page ↗
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Getting there
From Fort Collins, take Highway 287 north approximately 24 miles to Livermore. Turn west on County Road 74 and continue 24 miles to the campground.
| Nearest town | Morrison, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 40.7887° N, 105.5685° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMagic Feather Broadcast Rx
3 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Kirks Mountain Adventures ↗ | 28.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 30.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Colorado Mountain RV ↗ | 36.8 mi |
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Worth a stop
The small village of Red Feather Lakes is nearby, offering limited dining options, gift shops, general stores, a library, post office and golf course.
- 0.3 mi
- 0.3 miWest Lake Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 4.5 miCreedmore Lake Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
- 6.4 miIndian Meadows Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
- 9.1 miMt. Mcconnel Trailhead Day Pass ↗Trailhead
- 10.8 miJacks Gulch Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miTrail Between the Pines ↗0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1 miFrog Pond2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miEast Dowdy Lake1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miMount Margret Stock Bypass0.07 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miMount Margaret Connector0.07 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.3 miMolly Moon2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.7 miLady Moon Trailhead (#985) ↗Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
- 1.7 miMount Margaret Trailhead (#167) ↗Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
- 2.6 miMolly Lake Trailhead: Granite Ridge (#991) ↗Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Cache La Poudre Wilderness begins about 8.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 8.6 miCache La Poudre Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 9,482 acres
- 9.2 miComanche Peak Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 68,025 acres
- 14.5 miRawah Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 74,408 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
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Natural features
The campground is situated in a ponderosa pine forest, on the shore of West Lake, at an elevation of 8,200 feet. Afternoon thunderstorms can be expected during spring and summer months. Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and removal of hazardous trees, some sites have reduced shade.
Recreation
Canoeing and fishing are popular activities on the 25-acre, no-wake West Lake. Anglers cast for rainbow and lake trout. Several additional lakes are in the vicinity. Many hiking, biking and horseback riding trails are in the surrounding area, including the 1.5-mile West Lake Trail and 4-mile Mount Margaret Trail. Several off-road vehicle trails are located within five miles of the campground. Other popular activities include viewing wildlife and visiting nearby Redfeather Visitor Center.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at West Lake?
Sites at West Lake are reservable on Recreation.gov. Most campsites are reservable mid spring through mid September. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at West Lake?
Campsite fee includes use of the day-use area.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at West Lake?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is West Lake open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does West Lake have?
36 sites, including 30 standard sites with power and 5 walk-in sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at West Lake?
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does West Lake have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at West Lake?
Yes, pets are allowed at West Lake. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at West Lake?
Sites 01, 02, 03, and 04 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 36 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at West Lake?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at West Lake?
Canoeing and fishing are popular activities on the 25-acre, no-wake West Lake. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to West Lake?
Morrison, Colorado. The small village of Red Feather Lakes is nearby, offering limited dining options, gift shops, general stores, a library, post office and golf course.
Source: Getting there