Blue Lake Day Use Area

Area Status: Open
Lake in the forest with mountains in background

Blue Lake parking and day use fee area, one mile from Blue Lake Campground. Stocked lake, accessible lake shore fishing. Vehicles can now access Blue Lake Campground but Trinchera Peak 4x4 road 436 is closed.

At a Glance

Fees: Day-use fee is charged for those not registered in the campgrounds.
Open Season: April
Usage: Medium
Busiest Season: May-September
Closest Towns: LaVeta, CO
Water: No drinking water is provided.
Restroom: Accessible vault toilet
Information Center: San Carlos Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

To get there from La Veta, drive south on SH 12 for 13 miles to FSR 422. Turn right onto FSR 422 and follow it for 4 miles until you reach the Blue Lake parking area.  Blue Lake parking and day use fee area, one mile from Blue Lake Campground.


Recreation Map

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Activities

Lake and Pond Fishing

Small Lake fishing

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
37.31693383

  Longitude : 
-105.1375773