Jefferson Lake Trail

Area Status: Temporarily Closed

This trail leaves from the Jefferson Lake Picnic Area and Parking lot and makes a 2-mile loop around Jefferson Lake. Development of this trail is minimal in places, with the East bank of the lake offering a rocky talus trail with access to Lake’s edge for fishing and the West side of the lake being heavily wooded with a steep cross slope.

At a Glance

Fees:	There is a $10.00 day use fee to enter Jefferson Lake Recreation Area.
Open Season:	May 17, 2024 - Oct. 13, 2024
Closest Towns:	Jefferson, CO
Water:	Water is available at each of the campgrounds when the campgrounds are open.
Restroom:	Toilets are available at Jefferson Lake Picnic Area.
Information Center:	South Park Ranger District, 719 836-2031

General Information

Accessibility:

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.

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 lake and park in the lot.