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You want high-elevation summer camping with fishing and biking near Cuchara and don't mind vault toilets.
Bear Lake Campground (Co)
4.58170 reviews3028 EAST MAIN STREET, CANON CITY, CO 81212, USA
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10,480 ftPrice
$25/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
14 campsites
Season
Open from June 13, 2...
Cell
No Service
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RV Friendly
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Quick Facts
10,480 ftPrice
$25/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
14 campsites
Season
Open from June 13, 2...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
RV Friendly
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$25.00 - $25.00 / night
Campsite Fees
STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $25.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).
Standard Site Fee$25.00
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3028 EAST MAIN STREET, CANON CITY, CO 81212, USA
Bear Lake Campground (Co)
3028 EAST MAIN STREET, CANON CITY, CO 81212, USA
Nearby places
Cuchara (5 miles west), La Veta (15 miles southwest)
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About Bear Lake Campground (Co)
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You need solitude or enforced quiet hours in peak season.
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Camper Report Card
How campers graded it
Rated higher than 59% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 94 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. A means campers loved it, not that it beat other campgrounds. No star ratings.
Strengths
- Grade A+.Scenery
- Grade A+.Things to do
- Grade A.Staff & hosts
Watch-outs
- Grade C-.Bugs & weather
- Grade C-.Booking
- Grade C-.Safety
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See how Colorado grades overallAbout PSICC
Context for the broader area surrounding Bear Lake Campground (Co), sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<p><strong>Peaks to Prairies - Tracks to Trails</strong></p> <p>Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (<a class="offsiteicon" href="http://www.fs.fed.us/locatormap/index.php?lat=37.59&long=-104.77&zoom=7" target="_blank">forest locator map</a>) cover nearly 3 million acres, between the prairies of western Kansas and some of Colorado's highest mountain peaks along the Continental Divide. These sprawling forests and grasslands are an eight hour drive from boundary to boundary. This landscape offers a variety of ecosystems rich in history, geology, scenery, wildlife habitat and recreation opportunities.</p> <p>The rolling prairies to the east are home to prairie chickens, wildflowers, paleontological resources and historical areas. The snow-capped Rockies to the west are a scenic backdrop to millions of residents and a draw to forest visitors. The forests are home to nearly half of <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r2/recreation/?cid=stelprd3798321">Colorado's fourteeners</a> with numerous alpine lakes, reservoirs and key rivers. Over 385,000 acres of <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recreation/recarea/?recid=37201">Wilderness</a>, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, Colorado Trail, and Santa Fe National Historic Trail are special areas worth exploring.</p> <p>People who live near these areas maintain a strong relationship to the lands. The commitment and volunteerism that these community members have for these public lands is the foundation for our ability to maintain a quality, sustainable recreation program in the face of intense, and growing, urban demand.</p> <p><strong><strong>Critical Information about the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems</strong></strong></p> <p>Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or “drones” are increasing in popularity and can provide wonderful opportunities to explore the forest. Please be aware that these drones are regulated and must follow certain laws to be safe and legal.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3846515.pdf">Recreational Drone Tips</a> (.pdf)</li> <li><a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/science-technology/fire/unmanned-aircraft-systems">Forest Service Unmanned Aircraft Systems policy</a> (fs.fed.us)</li> </ul>
