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Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)
4.21279 reviewsP.O. Box 74, Lake George, CO, 80827, USA
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9,900 ftPrice
$24/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
30 campsites
Season
Open from May 16 to ...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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9,900 ftPrice
$24/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
30 campsites
Season
Open from May 16 to ...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
RV Friendly
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$24.00 - $24.00 / night
Campsite Fees
STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $24.00; TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC: $24.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).
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P.O. Box 74, Lake George, CO, 80827, USA
Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)
P.O. Box 74, Lake George, CO, 80827, USA
Nearby places
Fairplay (approx. 18 miles), Breckenridge (approx. 40 miles), Lake George (approx. 48 miles), Denver (approx. 100 miles)
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From the U.S. Forest Service
Reference information about Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado) sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
Overview
<p>Lodgepole Campground is located four miles north of Jefferson off County Road 35 and County Road 37. It has 34 campsites with parking spurs 20-40 feet and a maximum trailer length of 30 feet. The elevation is 9,900 feet. Facilities include toilets, tables, water, trash and fire rings. Dates are weather dependent. All services may not be available early or late in the season.</p><p>It is difficult to access Jefferson Lake Recreation Area during the winter months. The roads to this site are not maintained for snow throughout the winter.</p>
Activities
<p>Lodgepole Campground has 34 campsites. </p>
About the campground
The elevation is 9,900 ft. The campground, one of three in the Jefferson Lake Recreation Area, is a large single loop among aspen and mixed conifer trees. Very little understory provides minimal privacy between camp sites, especially for those on the inside of loop. A connector trail between sites 10 and 11 provides access to the Colorado and W. Jefferson Loop Trails. Jefferson Lake is a short drive from the campground. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Seasons & access
Open May 17 through October 8
Facilities
The water spigots are hand pumps.
Water activities
Jefferson Lake is estimated to be 182 acres. It is a no-wake lake.
RV information
The parking aprons are gravel and dirt. There is an RV waste station (no potable water) is available for a fee at Texaco gas station in Fairplay, CO near intersection of US Rt. 285 and State Rt. 9.
Directions
In Jefferson, CO, at the Jefferson Lake Road/Michigan Creek Road sign, turn west onto County Rt. 35 and go 2 miles to end of pavement and Jefferson Lake campground sign. Turn right at sign onto gravel road and go 1.3 miles to Jefferson Lake Recreation Area entrance booth. Continue another 1.2 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
- National Forest
- Pike National Forest
- Ranger District
- South Park
- Elevation
- 9900
- Rate
- $17 per day NOTE: A one-time, per visit, per vehicle fee of $6 is also charged - $45 for annual pass.
- Maximum Stay
- 14
- Open Season
- May 17, 2024 – Oct. 13, 2024
About PSICC
Context for the broader area surrounding Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado), 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>
