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Clear Lake Campground

Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG — lakeside

Location: CO, CO

Price: From $23 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Clear Lake Campground is a first-come, first-served Scan & Pay campground. It is located four miles south of Georgetown along the Guanella Pass Road. There are eight sites available, all are suitable for small camper trailers and tents.Fishing and hiking opportunities nearby.Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate and picnic table.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/clear-lake-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Small, secluded first-come, first-served campground with 8 sites suitable for tents and small trailers. Located four miles south of Georgetown on Guanella Pass Road with nearby fishing and hiking opportunities.

Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, Yellow-bellied Marmot, American Pika, Red-backed Mouse, Rufous-collared Sparrow, and Fox Sparrow documented in the area

Insider tips for Clear Lake Campground: Arrive early — first-come, first-served with only 8 sites means spots fill quickly Downed tree area just past Campsite 6 (back toward Georgetown) is a noted feature Each site has a tent pad, fire grate, and picnic table; water spigot and vault toilets available

Skip Clear Lake Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available at sites. You require guaranteed reservations — first-come, first-served only.

Best time to visit Clear Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Guanella Pass (Morrison, CO), West Chicago Creek (Morrison, CO), Echo Lake (Morrison, CO), Geneva Park Campground (S.PLATTE RANGER DIST, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Clear Lake Campground

Cell signal at Clear Lake Campground (CO): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%

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.

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CO, CO★ 4 (0 reviews)From $23/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The Clear Lake Campground is a first-come, first-served Scan & Pay campground. It is located four miles south of Georgetown along the Guanella Pass Road. There are eight sites available, all are suitable for small camper trailers and tents.Fishing and hiking opportunities nearby.Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate and picnic table.

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LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available at sites✕ You require guaranteed reservations — first-come, first-served only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Arrive early

first-come, first-served with only 8 sites means spots fill quickly

Downed tree area just past Campsite 6 (back toward Georgetown) is a noted feature

Each site has a tent pad, fire grate, and picnic table; water spigot and vault toilets available

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G + 5G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, Yellow-bellied Marmot, American Pika, Red-backed Mouse, Rufous-collared Sparrow, and Fox Sparrow documented in the area

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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530-529-0578· Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
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Getting there →

Four miles south of Georgetown on Guanella Pass Road.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Clear Lake Campground cost per night?+
Clear Lake Campground costs $23 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Clear Lake Campground open?+
Clear Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Clear Lake Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Clear Lake Campground?+
Clear Lake Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Clear Lake Campground?+
Clear Lake Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Clear Lake Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Clear Lake Campground is rated weak. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Clear Lake Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Clear Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$23 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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What season is Clear Lake Campground open?+
Does Clear Lake Campground have hookups?+
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Nearby Campgrounds

Guanella Pass

Morrison, CO

From $26/night

West Chicago Creek

Morrison, CO

From $25/night

Echo Lake

Morrison, CO

From $26/night

Geneva Park Campground

S.PLATTE RANGER DIST, CO

From $27/night

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