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Bear Lake Campground

Bear Lake Campground is located 11 miles outside of Yampa, Colorado on Forest Service Road 900. The campground typically opens in early June and has a range of outdoor recreation opportunities from fishing and boating to nearby hiking trails. There are 43 campsites, that include 3 double-sites and 1 triple-site, vault toilets, potable water and trash services. The sites are surrounded with a mixed conifer and aspen stand, and each site has a picnic table, tent pad(s) and a fire grate. This campground can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet in length. Dogs must remain on a leash at all times in the campground.

Free Day Use Area:

The Bear Lake Fishing Pier and Bear Lake Picnic Area are located within a short walk outside of the campground's entrance and are both free of charge for day use only. The lake is popular for trout fishing and can accommodate kayaks, belly boats, canoes and stand-up paddle boarding. No camping is allowed at the day use area, however, there are plenty of camping opportunities in the immediate area.

Those interested in hiking can access Mandall Trailhead, Smith Lake Trailhead and Stillwater Trailhead within a short drive along Forest Service Road 900.

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General Information

Mid-June - Early-Mid October (Weather dependent)

$20/single site, $30/double site, $40/triple site per day.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.04598

Longitude: -107.07005

Directions

From HWY 131, exit at Yampa on Moffat Street, next to the Sinclair Gas Station. Go a few blocks through downtown Yampa to Montgomery's General Store and Antlers Bar & Cafe, then follow CTY Rd 7 and signs towards Yamcolo Reservoir. Follow CTY Rd 7 for 7 miles, where the road turns to dirt, and becomes Forest Service Road 900, go past Yamcolo Reservoir to the Bear Lake Campground entrance.