Lodgepole Campground

Area Status: Open

Lodgepole Campground is located four miles north of Jefferson off County Road 35 and County Road 37. It has 34 campsites with parking spurs 20-40 feet and a maximum trailer length of 30 feet. The elevation is 9,900 feet. Facilities include toilets, tables, water, trash and fire rings. Dates are weather dependent. All services may not be available early or late in the season.

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.

At a Glance

Reservations:	Reservations are recommended during the busy summer months and can be made up to 6 months in advance and a minimum of 4 days in advance at 1-877-444-6777 or recreation.gov. Two-night minimum stay on weekends; three-night minimum stay on holidays.
Fees:	$24.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-service fee tube is available. First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the same night.
Open Season:	Mid May (depending on conditions) - Mid October
Restrictions:	Campfires are restricted to fire rings only. Be sure campfire is completely extinguished before leaving. Maximum of eight people per site. Facility roads are not paved. No more than a 14-night consecutive stay. Dogs must be always be leashed. No discharge of firearms or fireworks. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m.
Closest Towns:	Jefferson, Colorado
Water:	Water pump; no water hook-ups
Restroom:	Vault toilet
Operated By:	Concessionaire
Information Center:	South Park Ranger District, 719-836-2031

General Information

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 campground.

General Notes:

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.

Accessibility:

Parking:

Parking is available at each campsite, which can accommodate up to two vehicles.