Pearl Lake State Park Campground sits within Colorado Parks & Wildlife's Pearl Lake State Park, roughly six miles north of places to camp around Clark in the Elk River Valley. The campground runs from May through October and accommodates RVs up to 30 feet with full hookups, alongside drive-in and walk-in sites spread across two distinct loops. Reservations are strongly advised, and several reviewers note that booking well ahead is necessary to land a lakeside spot.
The layout divides into a lower loop along the water and an upper loop with open sightlines toward the lake and the valley behind the park. Some upper sites have stairs from the road to the site itself. Shore fishing and paddleboarding are permitted on Pearl Lake, though no boats of any kind are allowed on the water. Anglers who want to take a boat out typically drive over to nearby Steamboat Lake. A small store down the road carries basic groceries for resupply.
Cleanliness comes up repeatedly across reviews, both for the bathrooms and the sites themselves. Jamie describes site 30 as "right on the water with shade throughout the day," and several reviewers echo the spacing between sites as a consistent draw. Rangers make twice-daily visits. A hiking trail crosses the dam and climbs away from the lake into the surrounding forest. Campers looking for additional options in the area can also find Middle Fork Campground to the south or The Cabins at Steamboat Lake to the west. Late August tends to bring reliably good conditions, though any weekend site along the water will likely require an early reservation.
Description
This small campground along the reservoir offers a quiet getaway. The 36 campsites and two Yurts at Pearl Lake all of the campsites are sunny and have views of both the lake and surrounding views of our Colorado mountains.
Fee Info
All campsites at Pearl Lake are $24 per night and can accommodate tents, trailers and smaller motor homes. Camping rates change to $16 per night from Oct. 1st to April 30th.
Reservation Info
Due to the popularity of the park, reservations are strongly recommended. Campers can stay up to 14 days at Pearl Lake during a 28 day period.
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Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Please use www.cpwshop.com to make, cancel, or change reservations or make any license, pass, or retail purchases. ReserveAmerica.com has limited functionality for CPW customers. **No-show policy:** If you are unable to occupy your site on the first day of your reservation, please call the park office in order to notify park staff. Otherwise, your reservation will be considered a "no-show" and your site may be resold. "No-show" reservations are ineligible for a refund for those nights or days passed and the fees for any nights or days passed will be retained.
Colorado weather can be unpredictable: be prepared for a variety of weather conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures, wind, rain, and snow (even in the summer). CPW does not grant exceptions to the refund policy for weather conditions.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsPearl Lake State Park Campground is located in Colorado near Clark
Directions
From Steamboat Springs go west 2 miles on Hwy 40 to County Rd 129. Turn north and go 23 miles to Pearl Lake Rd. Go east 2 miles to park entrance.
Address
Box 750
Clark, CO 80428
Coordinates
40.78900048 N
106.89200082 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/15/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/15/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 41 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 3 hrs 48 min from Boulder, CO
- 3 hrs 59 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 4 hrs 20 min from Greeley, CO
