USDA Forest Service · Colorado
Bellaire Lake Campground
USDA Forest Service · Colorado, United States
- Sites
- 27
- Hookups
- 21 electric, 5 no hookups
- Season
- May 14 to September 18
- Max RV length
- 60 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,655 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- BELLAIRE LAKE DAYUSE (NFSR 163.0) · crushed aggregate or gravel · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
- Nearest town
- Morrison
- Address
- 9054 U.S Hwy 285, Morrison, CO, 80465
- Phone
- 970-295-6700
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Non-Motorized Boating, Wildlife Viewing
26 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Bellaire Campground is located 47 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colo., near the Red Feather Lakes village. Visitors enjoy the area for its canoeing, fishing and trail opportunities.
Recreation
Canoeing and fishing are popular activities on 10-acre, no-wake Bellaire Lake. Anglers cast for rainbow and brook trout, among other species. The campground is within walking distance of the lake via an accessible boardwalk. Several additional lakes are in the vicinity.
Many hiking, biking and horseback riding trails are in the surrounding area, including the 1.25-mile Molly Lake Trail and 4-mile Mount Margaret Trail. Several off-road vehicle trails are located within five miles of the campground.
Other popular activities include viewing wildlife and visiting nearby Redfeather Visitor Center.
Facilities
The campground offers accessible single, double and triple family sites with electric hookups. Five additional sites are designated for tent camping and do not have hookups. Each site contains a tent pad, picnic table and campfire ring with grill.
Flush toilets, vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Dead and downed firewood may be gathered in the forest or purchased from the campground host.
Natural Features
The campground is comprised of rolling hills, pine forests and unique rock formations. It sits near Bellaire Lake at an elevation of 8,600 feet. Afternoon thunderstorms can be expected during spring and summer months.
Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and the removal of hazardous trees, there may be little to no shade in the campground.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.
Nearby Attractions
The small village of Red Feather Lakes is nearby, offering limited dining options, gift shops, general stores, a library, post office and a golf course.
Charges & Cancellations
A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees.
Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 10° | -22° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 31° | 10° | -18° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 15° | -3° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 46° | 22° | -4° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 55° | 33° | 11° | 71° | 10 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 43° | 34° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 77° | 49° | 38° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 74° | 48° | 42° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 41° | 18° | 81° | 2 of 11 |
| October | 54° | 31° | -7° | 66° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 42° | 18° | -5° | 58° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 12° | -12° | 48° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- West Lake · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 36 sites
- Redfeather Ranger Station · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 2 sites
- Dowdy Lake · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 62 sites
- North Fork Poudre Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Big Bend Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
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