Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado)

US Forest Service · Colorado

Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado) in Colorado. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 939 public campsites we map in Colorado.

Lodgepole Campground is a creekside destination with incredible Colorado mountain views. The campground is located 3 miles south of Jefferson Lake, one of the highest elevation lakes around, capping 10,685 feet elevation and bordered by steep 12,000 foot peaks. Fishing in both the creek and lake offer promising catches of trout. Another noteworthy aspect of the campground is its access to the Colorado Trail.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Forest Service
Fee: $24/night
Booking: Reservation required
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type: RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV: Yes
Listed facilities: drinking water (as published by the agency)
Coordinates: 39.41667, -105.84972

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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