Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights7 sites open for every nightA forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.
The lake is the focal point for paddling and fishing no-wake canoeing is common and anglers fish for rainbow and lake trout and several additional small lakes are nearby. 5 miles) and the roughly 4-mile Mount Margaret Trail are immediate options, and numerous hiking, biking and horseback routes, plus off-highway vehicle trails within about five miles, expand exploration opportunities.












Length limits vary by campsite.
Check dates on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 walk to | – | – | $28 |
| 01 walk to | – | – | $28 |
| 05 walk to | – | – | $28 |
| 04 walk to | – | – | $28 |
| 02 walk to | – | – | $28 |
| 24 standard electric | – | – | $41 |
| 18 standard electric | – | – | $41 |
| 19 standard electric | – | – | $41 |
| 29 standard electric | – | – | $41 |
| 35 standard electric | – |
Hookups (individual campsites): 30 electric individual sites.
9054 U.S Hwy 285
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“Wonderful lake and campsites are not on top of each other. Close to town as well. ”
“Electricity did not work. Otherwise, great location.”
“The area was clean and beautiful. We had a very nice stay. ”
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights33 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights9 sites open for every night| $41 |
| 33 standard electric | – | – | $41 |
| 15 standard electric | – | – | $41 |
| 10 standard electric | – | – | $41 |
| 32 standard electric | – | – | $41 |
| 30 standard electric | – | – | $41 |
| 25 standard electric | – | – | $41 |
| 17 standard electric | – | – | $41 |
| 36 standard electric | – | – | $41 |
| 11 standard electric | – | – | $41 |
| 31 standard electric | – | – | $41 |
| 09 standard electric | – | – | $41 |
| 23 standard electric | – | – | $41 |
| 06 standard electric | – | – | $41 |
| 34 standard electric | – | – | $41 |
| 22 standard electric | – | – | $41 |
| 27 standard electric | – | – | $41 |
| 26 standard electric | – | – | $41 |
| 12 standard electric | – | – | $41 |
| 07 standard electric | – | – | $41 |
| 28 standard electric | – | – | $41 |
| 08 standard electric | – | – | $81 |
| 14 standard electric | – | – | $81 |
| 21 standard electric | – | – | $81 |
| 20 standard electric | – | – | $81 |
| 16 standard electric | – | – | $81 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Camper van · 19 ft · sleeps 2 · 30 mi from campground
$215/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 4 · 45 mi from campground
$125/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 6 · 77 mi from campground
$180/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Estes Park area · 4 hr–6 hr · from $139/person

Estes Park area · 3.5 hr · from $125/person

Estes Park area · 3.5 hr · from $125/person

Estes Park area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $140/person
For September weekends, book about 184 days ahead. Three in four September Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 164 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.
| Arrival month | Fri/Sat arrivals: half booked at least | A quarter at least | Other days: half booked at least | A quarter at least |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 174 days ahead | 181 days ahead | 151 days ahead | 181 days ahead |
| June | 173 days ahead | 182 days ahead | 159 days ahead | 182 days ahead |
| July | 175 days ahead | 181 days ahead | 164 days ahead | 181 days ahead |
| August | 169 days ahead | 181 days ahead | 159 days ahead | 181 days ahead |
| September | 164 days ahead | 184 days ahead | 108 days ahead | 183 days ahead |
Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.
Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (8,467 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.

Estes Park area · 3 hr · from $166/person

Estes Park area · 3 hr · from $166/person

Estes Park area · 2 hr · from $110/person

Estes Park area · 2 hr · from $110/person

Fort Collins area · 3 hr · from $95/person
35 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent or RV, with power
30 sites · $41, $81/night
Loops: WEST LAKE loop (30)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
5 sites · $28/night
Loops: WEST LAKE loop (5)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15