Established Camping
Jefferson Lake Recreation Area
About
USDA Forest Service
Jefferson Lake Recreation Area is a popular area for camping, picnicking, fishing, and hiking. There are a number of campgrounds available, but none are located directly on Jefferson Lake. For backpacking and day hiking, the Colorado Trailpasses through the area on its way to Georgia Pass and the Jefferson Lake and Jefferson Loop trails also offer day hikers options for long or short walks. Jefferson Lake Recreation Area is a fee area managed by concessionaire located northwest of Jefferson off US Highway 285. There are 2 campgrounds located within the Jefferson Lake Recreation Area. Campsites are $17/ night, and $7/vehicle for day use fees.
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
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RangerAwesome Lake
Not quite a campground. But- id definitely suggest setting up “camp” for the day.
There are a few other campgrounds in this rec area including Lodgepole and Aspen. Michigan Creek is also nearby.
This particular spot is the lake itself. There is a gravel road and parking lot that fits a few dozen cars. There is a trail that goes around the entire lake and there are several great spots to pitch a shade tent or hammock for the day!
Be prepared for great fishing too! We had a great time with simple spinning lures! There were several kayaks out so if you’re into that it certainly is a pristine place for it!
Again- this spot itself is not a campground but there are several nearby
Location
Jefferson Lake Recreation Area is located in Colorado
Directions
From Jefferson, CO take County Road 54 north until the road forks, then turn right onto County Road 37 and follow the road until you reach the fee booth.
Coordinates
39.45016378 N
105.86062675 W