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Bear Lake Campground (Co)

Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

🏕️ CampgroundGreat Sand DunesColorado⭐ 4.6 (53)
Bear Lake Campground (Co)
🟢 4 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3
Availability checked 12h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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Bear Lake Campground (Co) in Colorado has 4 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO) #002–BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO) #004 next to each othersites #002, #003, #004, #006, #007, #008, #010
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →sites #005, #012
Wed Sep 9 – Sat Sep 123 nightsbook these dates →sites #014
Fri Sep 11 – Sun Sep 132 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO) #004 & BEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND (CO) #005 next to each othersites #002, #004, #005, #012, #014

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 15 openings at Bear Lake Campground (Co) over the last 30 days, on 15 separate days, most of them for stays 4–10 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $25/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.6★★★★★50 ratings
5★36
4★9
3★3
2★1
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon1.3/4
AT&T0.4/4
T-Mobile0.2/4
Sprint retired1.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Bear Lake Campground (Co) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Bear Lake Campground (Co)?

Bear Lake Campground (Co) in Colorado takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Bear Lake Campground (Co)?

Campsite fees at Bear Lake Campground (Co) run about $25/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Bear Lake Campground (Co) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Bear Lake Campground (Co) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Bear Lake Campground (Co)?

CampSage's scans caught 15 openings at Bear Lake Campground (Co) over the last 30 days, on 15 separate days, most of them for stays 4–10 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Bear Lake Campground (Co) a good campground?

Bear Lake Campground (Co) holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 53 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Bear Lake Campground (Co)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Bear Lake Campground (Co), Verizon rates highest at 1.3 out of 5 from 15 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Bear Lake Campground (Co) located?

Bear Lake Campground (Co) is located in Great Sand Dunes, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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