West Lake

Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Morrison, CO, CO

Price: From $28 per night

Price range: $28–$81 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (181 reviews)

Season: May through October

West Lake Campground is located 48 miles northwest of Fort Collins, in north central Colorado, near the village of Red Feather Lakes. Visitors enjoy the area for its canoeing, fishing and trail opportunities.Canoeing and fishing are popular activities on the 25-acre, no-wake West Lake. Anglers cast for rainbow and lake trout.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

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/west-lake to be notified when sites open up.

West Lake Campground offers excellent fishing and canoeing on a 25-acre no-wake lake with rainbow and lake trout, plus extensive hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails in the surrounding area. Campers consistently rate it 4.7/5 stars, praising the quiet atmosphere, helpful camp host, and beautiful scenery.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Abert's Squirrel, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Eastern Yellow-bellied Racer, and Wandering Garter Snake are documented in the area.

Insider tips for West Lake: Arrive early or use first-come, first-served sites as this is a popular federal campground requiring advance booking. Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly if you need power. Camp host on-site and can work with campers on site selection before official check-in.

Skip West Lake if: You need full hookups—only electric available on select sites; no water or sewer.. You require winter camping—seasonal operations May through October only.. You have a large RV—Manhattan Road has steep grades that can strain transmissions..

Best time to visit West Lake: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Redfeather Ranger Station (Fort Collins , CO), Dowdy Lake (Morrison, CO), Bellaire Lake Campground (Morrison, CO), Mountain Park (Morrison, CO).