West Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Rocky Mountain National Park Dump Station · 29.6 mi
- Coordinates
- 40.7888, -105.5683
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
West Lake Campground is located 48 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado, near Red Feather Lakes. The campground is adjacent to West Lake in a mountainous, ponderosa pine forest. There are 36 sites. Sites 1-5 are walk-in tent sites. All have electricity except for the walk-in sites. Each site has a picnic table, fire grate and tent pad. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker. This is a very popular, high-use area. Popular activities include fishing and hiking.
From the USFS.Official page
Is West Lake Campground free?
No. West Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to West Lake Campground?
Drive 21 miles north of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287. Turn left (west) on to the Red Feather Lakes Road (County Road 74E). Drive approximately 21 miles; the campground entrance is on the right.
What are the rules at West Lake Campground?
A single site may hold up to eight people. Double sites will accommodate more people. Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur because driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 35 to 80 feet.
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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.
