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47.6706, -93.0310
Families with kids who want a real sandy beach will find Sturgeon Lake's wide, shallow shoreline hard to beat. Electric hookups, hot showers, and cell service (Verizon works well) make this comfortable for RV campers who still want northwoods scenery and loon-filled mornings on t
Tent campers are out of luck here, as the campground only lists RV sites. The narrow roads and a chronically congested boat ramp also frustrate anyone arriving with a large rig on a hot summer weekend, so mid-week is a smarter window.
Context for the broader area surrounding Side Lake Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Marys Lake is part of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project. There are 2 dikes on the shoreline of Marys Lake, located approximately 2 miles from Estes Park, Colorado. There is a developed campground accommodating 138 campsites, which includes RV and tent camping sites with utility hookups, two full service shower houses, as well as a small convenience store are also located on site. The reservoir has approximately 42 water surface acres, 175 land acres, and 1 mile of shoreline. No boating is allowed. The reservoir is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. A free summer shuttle provides access to Estes Park. Facilities are open May 15- Oct 15th.
Located two miles from Estes Park Colorado.
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Late spring through early fall is the active season, with July and August bringing the warmest, most reliable conditions. Daytime highs then typically reach the mid-70s to mid-80s°F, and nights cool into the 50s–60s. Water temperatures peak in late July and August, ideal for the beach and boating. Even midsummer evenings can turn chilly enough for a sweatshirt by the fire, and afternoon thunderstorms roll through with little warning. Mosquitoes and ticks are most active in early to midsummer. Shoulder seasons offer cooler temps and thinner crowds, but bug spray and warm layers are essential any time.
Prime season (Jul–Aug) with warm temperatures, active facilities, and best swimming conditions.
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Modern campground amenities near Side Lake and Sturgeon Lake include drinking water, a modern shower building and toilets (both flush and vault in areas), electric sites and RV services, a sanitary dump station, picnic tables and fire rings at sites, on-site Wi‑Fi, a small park store and firewood for sale, and a boat ramp/boat rentals nearby. Cell service is generally available.
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