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Recreation Region: Canyon Lakes Ranger District

West Lake Campground

West Lake Campground is located 48 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado, near Red Feather Lakes. The campground is adjacent to West Lake in a mountainous, ponderosa pine forest. There are 36 sites; sites 1-5 are walk-in tent sites. All have electricity except for the walk-in sites. Each site has a picnic table, bear locker, fire grate and tent pad. 

Reservations

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General Information

A single site may hold up to eight people. Double sites will accommodate more people. Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur because driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 35 to 80 feet.

Check fee information on www.recreation.gov or at Current Conditions under Campground Status. Campsite fee includes use of the day-use area.

Dogs must be on a hand-held leash.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.788755

Longitude: -105.568265

Elevation

8,200’

Directions

Drive 21 miles north of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287.Turn left (west) on to the Red Feather Lakes Road (County Road 74E). Drive approximately 21 miles; the campground entrance is on the right.

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.

Last updated May 16th, 2025