Teal Lake Group Site

Area Status: Open

Currently there is no potable water as of this time.

This tent-only group site has 4 picnic tables and 2 fire rings and will accommodate up to 21 people. Reservations must be made at www.recreation.gov.
Sites are adjacent to the lake. Vault toilets only, no electric hook-ups available. Primitive area popular for trout fishing. Close to the Zirkel Wilderness boundary.

Closest town is Walden, CO.

Parking area is limited to 7 vehicles. Teal Lake is a 50-acre lake surrounded by a rocky shoreline and pine-fir forest.

Trout fishing and boating are popular activities in the clear, calm waters of Teal Lake. Only electric boats and non-motorized boats are permitted. Off-road vehicle enthusiasts have easy access to the Grizzly-Helena Trail nearby. Hiking is great in the nearby Mount Zirkel wilderness, though hikers must drive to the trailheads.

This site is under consideration for a fee change - Click here for more information

At a Glance

Reservations:	Reservable on Recreation.gov
Area Amenities:	Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking
Fees:	$40, max 21 people
Permit Info:	No permit required
Open Season:	Early June - Late September
Usage:	Heavy
Restrictions:	Parking area is limited to 7 vehicles for the group site. Non-motarized boats only.
Closest Towns:	Walden, CO
Restroom:	Vault Toilet
Operated By:	Parks Ranger District
Information Center:	Parks Ranger District 100 Main Street Walden, CO 80480 Phone: (970) 723-2700

General Information

Directions:

From Walden: Take Hwy 14 west for approximately 11 miles to Hebron. Turn right on County Road 24 driving west. After approximately 10 miles the road becomes Forest Road 60 and passes the Grizzly Creek Guard Station. Turn right on Forest Road 615. Drive approximately 3 miles turning right into the Teal Lake Group Site.