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Bear Lake Campground

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
13[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
36 ft[3]
Sites with electric
0[4]

Bear Lake Campground is managed by the USDA Forest Service in Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Colorado[5]. Recreation.gov lists 13 campsites there, and they can be reserved on that site[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists 13 nonelectric campsites, all reached by driving in[1][6]. All 13 sites accept both tents and RVs or trailers[7]. The longest RV or trailer length listed at any site is 36 feet[3]. Recreation.gov shows no electric, water or sewer hookups at these sites[4]. Each site lists a limit of 8 people[8]. Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM, per Recreation.gov[9][10].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 13
Site types[1] 13 standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Hookups[4] electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[3] 36 ft (median 35 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 13 sites, tent at 13 sites
Pets[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[12] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[9] 2:00 PM
Check-out[10] 12:00 PM
People per site[8] 8

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can I reserve Bear Lake Campground?
Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
Does Bear Lake Campground have hookups?
Recreation.gov lists 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups out of 13 campsites[4].
Are dogs allowed at Bear Lake Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all campsites that have this detail listed[11].
Are campfires allowed at Bear Lake Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all campsites that have this detail listed, but fire restrictions can apply at any time[12].
How long an RV can Bear Lake Campground fit?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 36 feet[3].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 13 overnight campsites at Bear Lake Campground: 13 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Bear Lake Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Bear Lake Campground: 36 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 35 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Hookups at Bear Lake Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 13 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Bear Lake Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Colorado. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Site access types at Bear Lake Campground: Drive-In 13 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Permitted equipment at Bear Lake Campground: 13 sites accept an RV or trailer and 13 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Maximum people per campsite at Bear Lake Campground: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-in time at Bear Lake Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Check-out time at Bear Lake Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Bear Lake Campground: yes at all 13 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Bear Lake Campground: yes at all 13 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Fee information on Recreation.gov: Extra Vehicle Fee $10.00 Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.