West Lake
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West Lake Campground is located 48 miles northwest of Fort Collins, in north central Colorado, near the village of Red Feather Lakes. Visitors enjoy the area for its canoeing, fishing and trail opportunities. Recreation Canoeing and fishing are popular activities on the 25-acre, no-wake West Lake. Anglers cast for rainbow and lake trout. Several additional lakes are in the vicinity. Many hiking, biking and horseback riding trails are in the surrounding area, including the 1.5-mile West Lake Trail and 4-mile Mount Margaret Trail. Several off-road vehicle trails are located within five miles of the campground. Keep reading
Other popular activities include viewing wildlife and visiting nearby Redfeather Visitor Center. Facilities The campground offers 31 accessible single- and double-family campsites, with electric hookups. Five additional sites are designated for tent camping only and do not have hookups. Each site contains a tent pad, picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood may be gathered in the forest or purchased from the campground host. Natural Features The campground is situated in a ponderosa pine forest, on the shore of West Lake, at an elevation of 8,200 feet. Afternoon thunderstorms can be expected during spring and summer months. Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and removal of hazardous trees, some sites have reduced shade. 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 golf course. Charges & Cancellations 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.
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| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST LAKE | 01 | walk to | — | — | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 02 | walk to | — | — | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 03 | walk to | — | — | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 04 | walk to | — | — | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 05 | walk to | — | — | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 06 | standard electric | 35 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 07 | standard electric | 31 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 08 | standard electric | 31 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 09 | standard electric | 30 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 10 | standard electric | 32 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 11 | standard electric | 40 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 12 | standard electric | 30 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 13 | management | 33 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 14 | standard electric | 30 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 15 | standard electric | 30 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 16 | standard electric | 30 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 17 | standard electric | 37 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 18 | standard electric | 36 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 19 | standard electric | 31 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 20 | standard electric | 30 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 21 | standard electric | 30 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 22 | standard electric | 34 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 23 | standard electric | 33 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 24 | standard electric | 30 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 25 | standard electric | 30 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 26 | standard electric | 34 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 27 | standard electric | 30 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 28 | standard electric | 30 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 29 | standard electric | 30 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 30 | standard electric | 30 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 31 | standard electric | 30 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 32 | standard electric | 30 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 33 | standard electric | 30 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 34 | standard electric | 30 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 35 | standard electric | 30 ft | 15 | yes |
| WEST LAKE | 36 | standard electric | 30 ft | 15 | yes |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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