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West Lake Campground in Colorado
Hard to BookNational Forest

West Lake Campground

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG, Colorado

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As of October 2026, West Lake Campground is a campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Colorado with 22 campsites. West Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • West Lake Campground is located at 40.7887ยฐ N, 105.5685ยฐ W.
people allowed on 17 of 22 sites
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people allowed on each of the 5 largest sites
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West Lake Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

open, tap to book on Recreation.govsold outin your alert

Stay and booking rules

  • Changes allowed: 3 change(s) per reservation
  • Maximum reservations at once: 4 reservations
  • Reservations close: 4 day(s) prior to arrival

Published by Recreation.gov for West Lake Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at West Lake Campground

  • Standard 22
  • Accessible 22
  • Hookups 22

What an RV fits

  • 30 ft11 sites
  • 31 ft3 sites
  • 32 ft1 site
  • 33 ft1 site
  • 34 ft2 sites
  • 35 ft1 site
  • 36 ft1 site
  • 37 ft1 site
  • 40 ft1 site

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, stargazing, offroad, horse riding.

All sites at West Lake Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the WEST LAKE loop.

SiteTypeSleepsMax RVHookupsAccess
06Standard835 ftElectricAccessible
07Standard831 ftElectricAccessible
08Standard1531 ftElectricAccessible
09Standard830 ftElectricAccessible
10Standard832 ftElectricAccessible
11Standard840 ftElectricAccessible
12Standard830 ftElectricAccessible
14Standard1530 ftElectricAccessible
15Standard830 ftElectricAccessible
16Standard1530 ftElectricAccessible
17Standard837 ftElectricAccessible
18Standard836 ftElectricAccessible
19Standard831 ftElectricAccessible
20Standard1530 ftElectricAccessible
21Standard1530 ftElectricAccessible
22Standard834 ftElectricAccessible
23Standard833 ftElectricAccessible
24Standard830 ftElectricAccessible
25Standard830 ftElectricAccessible
26Standard834 ftElectricAccessible
27Standard830 ftElectricAccessible
28Standard830 ftElectricAccessible

About West Lake Campground

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.

Nearby Attractions

The small village of Red Feather Lakes is nearby, offering limited dining options, gift shops, general stores, a library, post office and golf course.

Charges & Cancellations

Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.

Rules and notices at West Lake Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check West Lake Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Drinking water is available until Sept. 30 each year. Sewer and water hookups are not available. Come with your RV/trailer water tank filled. Filling at campground hydrants cross-contaminates the system and is not allowed.

This is bear country! For bear and human safety, keep a clean campsite and do not place food or other attractants in your tent. For more information about visiting bear country, contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife at http://wildlife.state.co.us

Boating is restricted to small watercraft, powered by hand, wind or electric motors

Off-road vehicles are prohibited within the campground

https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

All campsites must be occupied within 26 hours of the beginning of the reservation. If not present the site will be rented by first come first serve basis.

EXTRA VEHICLE FEES: One vehicle is included in your reservation. Any additional vehicles will be charged $8.00 per vehicle per night and will be collected by the camp host if you did not pay for the Extra Vehicle Add On. One vehicle consists of one camper being towed by vehicle, or any other vehicle towed behind camper. One van or one truck with camper attached counts as one vehicle. Extra vehicles must fit on the parking spur at your site.

Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.

Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 35 to 80 feet.

Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.

Check-Out is at 12 P.M.

Check-In is at 2 P.M.

West Lake Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at West Lake Campground?

West Lake Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at West Lake Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at West Lake Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does West Lake Campground have?

West Lake Campground has 22 campsites.

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