Deep Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 78.9 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.7696, -107.3020
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Deep Lake Campground free?
No. Deep Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Deep Lake Campground?
From I-70 Exit 133, follow the Colorado River Road north for 1.7 miles. Take a left on Coffee Pot Road (NFSR 600) and follow the road for 28 miles and take a right at the signed campground entrance.
What are the rules at Deep Lake Campground?
Only non-motorized boats or boats with electric motors are allowed in Deep Lake. **FOOD STORAGE ORDER is in effect requiring all food and refuse to be stored in hard-sided vehicles, approved bear-resistant containers, or supended at least 10 feet clear of the ground at all points and four feet horizontally from any supporting tree or pole.
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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
