Bear Lake Campground (Co)
PSICC — lakeside, fishing
Location: CANON CITY, CO, CO
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (46 reviews)
Season: May through October
Bear Lake Campground is located in the beautiful San Isabel National Forest at an elevation of 10,480 ft. Views of the nearby Culebra Range Mountains with aspen and spruce forests offer campers a genuine Colorado experience.This rustic campground has 14 campsites, each with a table and fire ring. An on-site camp host offers firewood bundles for sale.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bear-lake-campground-co to be notified when sites open up.
Bear Lake Campground sits at 10,480 ft in San Isabel National Forest with views of the Culebra Range and access to a 23-mile multi-user trail system perfect for biking, hiking, and ATVs. The aspen and spruce forest setting delivers authentic high-altitude Colorado camping.
Wildlife alert: Flammulated Owls and Dusky Grouse are present in the area. Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels are common—secure food and trash.
Insider tips for Bear Lake Campground (Co): Book early—this is a federal campground with only 13 sites and high demand Indian Trail #1300 starts at the north end of the campground; no need to drive to access the 23-mile trail system Firewood is available for sale on-site, convenient at 10,480 ft elevation
Skip Bear Lake Campground (Co) if: You need RV hookups—most sites have no hookups, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require year-round camping—seasonal closure November through April.
Best time to visit Bear Lake Campground (Co): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. September-October — Aspen and spruce forests ideal for viewing during fall color season.
Nearby campgrounds: Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel Nf (Co) (CANON CITY, CO), Purgatoire Campground (CANON CITY, CO), Cordova Pass (La Veta, CO), Zapata Falls Campground (Monte Vista, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Bear Lake Campground (Co)
Cell signal at Bear Lake Campground (Co) (CANON CITY, CO): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Bear Lake Campground is located in the beautiful San Isabel National Forest at an elevation of 10,480 ft. Views of the nearby Culebra Range Mountains with aspen and spruce forests offer campers a genuine Colorado experience.This rustic campground has 14 campsites, each with a table and fire ring. An on-site camp host offers firewood bundles for sale.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 13 sites and high demand
Indian Trail #1300 starts at the north end of the campground; no need to drive to access the 23-mile trail system
Firewood is available for sale on-site, convenient at 10,480 ft elevation
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Aspen and spruce forests ideal for viewing during fall color season
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Colorado Highway 12 south of the Town of Cuchara, take FSR 422 5 miles west to the campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — PSICC fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at PSICC before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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