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Mesa Lakes Picnic Site

Mesa Lake Picnic area is a great family day use recreation area. There are several picnic tables scattered around Mesa Lake (The Glacier Springs Picnic Area). There is a toilet, ample parking and it is a universally accessible area. There is a per vehicle per day charge of $8.00 - Cash or Check ONLY. There is a short 1.2 mile hike around Mesa Lake. Several other trails are accessed from this area including Lost Lake Trail (#502) and Glacier Springs Cut-off Trail (#537).

General Information

June 14 - Oct. 1 (weather dependent)

Fee Site $8.00 - Cash or check only. $100 per year annual pass available for use of all fee day use sites managed by concessionaire. Day use pass may be purchased at Mesa Lakes Recreation fee station and is only for day use areas on the GMUG.

Getting There

Directions

From Mesa, CO take HWY 65 S 12.8 miles to Jumbo campground sign go past the campground to Mesa Lakes Day Use fee kiosk and then veer left go 0.6 miles to picnic area.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restroom information is not available for this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated December 17, 2025