Deer Lakes

Deer Lakes Reflection Golden Aspens

Deer Lakes Campground

Updated 5/22/2023

Deer Lakes Campground will be open for Summer 2023

The CPW dam maintenance project is scheduled to begin in September or October.
Campground reconstruction schedule TBD.



Deer Lakes USFS Website

Open Seasonally: June-September  |  Number of Units: 12  |  Rates: $12
This campground is located near Deer Lakes and provides fishing access to them. Most visitors to this campground come for great fishing in a beautiful location. Hikers, backpackers, and equestrians will enjoy the trails of the La Garita and Powderhorn Wilderness Areas located southeast and northeast (respectively) of this site. This high elevation landscape is mostly aspen trees. 12 campsites. Directions: Drive 9 miles southeast on State Highway 149 to Forest Road 768. Turn left on FDR 768 drive 3 miles on Forest Road 788 to Forest Road 458. Turn left on FDR 458 and drive 2 miles.

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