Pawnee Picnic Site
Located on the east side of Brainard Lake adjacent to Pawnee Campground, Pawnee Picnic Site is set in the shade of the subalpine forest adjacent to Brainard Lake Road. The site offers 12 picnic sites with picnic tables, pedestal grills, metal fire rings, and trash receptacles.
General Information
Pack animals (horses/llamas), recreational shooting (except for legal hunting) and being on trails posted as closed is prohibited. May 1 - Nov 14: Dogs must be on a hand-held leash at all times; when open, developed camping is only allowed at Pawnee Campground (no camping in closed campgrounds); dispersed camping is only allowed north of the South St Vrain Creek. Nov 15 - Apr 30: Motorized vehicles are prohibited; dogs allowed only on the Brainard Lake and Lefthand Park Reservoir Roads; camping is prohibited within 1/4 mile of developed recreation sites except Red Rock Lake; skis only on Little Raven and CMC Ski Trail. Collection of dead and down wood is allowed; do not break branches from standing trees for firewood.
Fishing and Hunting: Permitted in accordance with regulations established by Colorado Parks & Wildlife.
Day Use:
$10 per vehicle per day
Brainard Lake Recreation Area CASH OR CHECK ONLY fees apply during the summer operating season (typically late June through mid-October).
May 1 - Nov 14: Dogs must be on a hand-held leash at all times. Nov 15 - Apr 30: Dogs allowed only on the Brainard Lake and Lefthand Park Reservoir Roads.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 40.07729167
Longitude: -105.570325
Directions
From Colorado Highway 72 at Ward, turn west onto the Brainard Lake Road. Travel 2.5 miles to the entrance portal, and continue another two miles to Pawnee Picnic Area, located on the east side of Brainard Lake.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
