Bellaire Lake Campground
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Morrison, CO, CO
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$121 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (151 reviews)
Season: May through October
Bellaire Campground is located 47 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colo., near the Red Feather Lakes village. Visitors enjoy the area for its canoeing, fishing and trail opportunities.For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.The campground offers accessible single, double and triple family sites with electric hookups. Five additional sites are designated for tent camping and do not have hookups.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Bellaire Lake offers excellent fishing for rainbow and brook trout with an accessible boardwalk to the water, plus abundant nearby hiking and biking trails. The 10-acre no-wake lake is ideal for peaceful canoeing and non-motorized boating.
Wildlife alert: Moose have been documented within 8km of the campground—keep distance and store food properly. Also watch for long-tailed weasels and ground squirrels around campsites.
Insider tips for Bellaire Lake Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 26 sites and high demand Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when booking if you need power Campground sells firewood on-site, so you don't need to haul it in The lake is within walking distance via accessible boardwalk, making it convenient for families or those with mobility needs
Skip Bellaire Lake Campground if: You need water/sewer hookups—only electric is available on select sites. You require winter camping—seasonal closure October through April. You're unable to book well in advance—federal campground fills quickly during peak season.
Best time to visit Bellaire Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only, with shoulder months (May, September-October) likely less crowded than peak summer.
Nearby campgrounds: West Lake (Morrison, CO), Dowdy Lake (Morrison, CO), Mountain Park (Morrison, CO), Jacks Gulch (Morrison, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Bellaire Lake Campground
Cell signal at Bellaire Lake Campground (Morrison, CO): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 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.
Bellaire Campground is located 47 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colo., near the Red Feather Lakes village. Visitors enjoy the area for its canoeing, fishing and trail opportunities.For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.The campground offers accessible single, double and triple family sites with electric hookups. Five additional sites are designated for tent camping and do not have hookups.
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this is a federal campground with only 26 sites and high demand
Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when booking if you need power
Campground sells firewood on-site, so you don't need to haul it in
The lake is within walking distance via accessible boardwalk, making it convenient for families or those with mobility needs
Campground operates seasonally May through October only, with shoulder months (May, September-October) likely less crowded than peak summer
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Getting there →
From Fort Collins, travel north on Highway 287 for 21 miles, to Livermore. Turn left onto Red Feather Lakes Road (County Road 74E) and travel 25 miles, just beyond the south side of Red Feather Lakes. Turn south onto County Road 69 and continue approximately 3 miles. The campground is located on the right.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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