Jefferson Lake Picnic Area
Jefferson Lake Picnic Area is next to Jefferson Lake.
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.
Jefferson Lake Picnic Area is open from Mid May to Mid October
General Information
Mid May - Mid October
Sunrise to Sunset
The Interagency Senior Pass and the Interagency Access Pass qualify for a 50% discount at concessionaire run sites. The discount only applies to the fee for the site physically occupied by the pass owner, not to any additional site(s) or vehicles occupied by members of the pass owner's party.
Jefferson Lake is closed to motorized boat traffic. Day use only - no camping in the picnic area.
There is a fee to enter the Jefferson Lake Recreation Area. $11 day use fee.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
Contact Name: South Park Ranger District
Contact Phone: 719-836-2031
Address: 320 Highway 285 Fairplay, CO 80440
Phone: 719-836-2031
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 39.45011638
Longitude: -105.8612236
Directions
From US Highway 285 at Jefferson, take County Road 35 north to County Road 37 and turn right. Pay the user fee at Jefferson Lake Recreation Area entrance station and continue on the road to the picnic area.
Parking
Parking available at the site.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
