Fern Lake Group
Rocky Mountain National Park · Wilderness Permits
Fern Lake Group in Colorado has 5 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Sep 15–Fri Sep 25. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.
Average Snow Melt-Out Date: June 10 Number of Sites: 1 (8-12 people) Elevation: 9,530 ft. Elevation Change: 1,380 ft. gain from Fern Lake TH, Net gain 50 ft. from Bear Lake TH (1,180 ft. gain; 1,130 ft. loss) Distance: 3.8 mi. from Fern Lake TH, 4.7 mi. from Bear Lake TH Privy: No---Pack in and pack out Human Waste bags.
Camp safely away from standing dead trees as close to the silver metal arrowhead as possible. Carry in/out hard sided bear-resistant food storage canister required. NO FIRES, Fires Prohibited, Use portable stoves only. Purify water. Leave No Trace. **Hiking through recent burn area - use extreme caution with standing dead trees.** Fire damage area - foot bridges and trails may be damaged, impassable, or missing.
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest DC fast charging: 7.1 mi away (straight line).
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
📊 How often sites open up here
CampSage's scans caught 25 openings at Fern Lake Group over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 3–41 days out and the openings typically covered 5–22 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
💡 Insider tips from campers
❓ Fern Lake Group FAQ
How do I get a wilderness permit for Fern Lake Group?
Fern Lake Group in Colorado is a backcountry camp area reserved through a wilderness permit on Recreation.gov. Use the “Book / check availability” button to open the permit itinerary builder. It asks for a Starting Area first — choose “Bear Lake”; then find the Fern Lake Group row, pick your entry date, and reserve the permit.
How can I get a spot at Fern Lake Group when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Fern Lake Group 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 Fern Lake Group?
CampSage's scans caught 25 openings at Fern Lake Group over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 3–41 days out and the openings typically covered 5–22 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.
Where is Fern Lake Group located?
Fern Lake Group is located in Rocky Mountain NP, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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