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Deep Lake Campground
At an elevation of 10,580 feet, subalpine Deep Lake Campground is on the east side of 37 acre Deep Lake. Located in a sparse spruce/fir forest, the campground has nice views of Deep Lake, the subalpine meadows surrounding and the start of Deep Creek canyon. Deep Lake Campground is the largest and most popular campground on the Eagle Ranger District. It has 35 sites with picnic tables, fire ring grills and level gravel driveways that can generally accommodate an RV under the length of 35 feet.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | . |
|---|---|
| Reservations: | First come, first serve |
| Fees: | |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Only non-motorized boats or boats with electric motors are allowed in Deep Lake. |
| Closest Towns: | Dotsero, CO |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
| Information Center: | Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger Station 24747 US Highway 24 Minturn, CO 81645 (970) 827-5715 |
General Information
Directions:From Eagle, CO travel 13 miles west I-70 to the Dotsero, CO exit and follow the signs for Sweetwater/Burns by turning north, right, onto the Colorado River Rd. Stay on this road for 1 3/4 miles and then turn left onto Coffee Pot Springs Rd., FDR 600. Follow this road for 29 miles to the campground.
General Notes:
Vault Toilet at Deep Lake:
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 36 single site(s), 1 double site(s) |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
RV Camping
| No. of Sites | 37 |
| Reservation Info | not reservable |
| Pavement Type for Parking | dirt/gravel |
| Hookup - Water | no |
| Size Restrictions | Can generally accommodate RVs or vehicles with trailers less than 35 feet long |
| Hookup - Sewer | no |
| Dump Stations | no |
| Hookups - Electric | no |
| Corrals | Can generally accommodate RVs or vehicles with trailers less than 35 feet long |
Lake and Pond Fishing
| Special Designations | The Colorado Division of Wildlife sets fishing regulations. Obtain their Colorado Fishing Regulations handbook for regulations. |
Viewing Scenery
Picnicking
Scenic Driving
| Vehicle Clearence | any but the lowest of passenger cars can drive this dirt road |
Location