Lost Park Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Lost Park Campground is operated by a concessionaire and typically operates mid May through mid October weather depending. Gates on Park County 56 have seasonal closures and are not maintained for winter travel.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 62.7 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.2847, -105.5077
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Lost Park Campground is located 21 miles southeast of Jefferson off US 285 and CR 56. It has 12 campsites with a maximum trailer length of 22 feet. The elevation is 10,000 feet. Camping season at this campground begins in May and continues until the road is no longer accessible because of snow. Facilities include toilets, tables, water, and fire rings. There is no trash service at this campground. Campsites in this campground are first-come, first-serve.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Lost Park Campground free?
No. Lost Park Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Lost Park Campground?
From Fairplay travel north on US 285 to the town of Jefferson. Turn right on County Road 56. Follow County Road 56 for 17 miles to the campground.
What are the rules at Lost Park Campground?
Max RV length 22 ; there are no reservations at this campground, it is first come, first served. There are no hook-ups at this campground. No refunds for bad weather. There is no trash service at this campground; please pack it in and pack it out.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
