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Lake Fork Campground

Curecanti National Recreation Area

🏕️ CampgroundAspen / Maroon BellsColorado⭐ 4.2 (140)
Lake Fork Campground
🟢 7 open windows as of Oct 11 — soonest Mon Oct 12–Thu Oct 15
Availability checked 2h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 83 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Lake Fork Campground in Colorado has 7 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Oct 12–Thu Oct 15. 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 Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →sites Upper Loop #032, #049
Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 34 in a row, Upper Loop #051–Upper Loop #084 next to each othersites Lower Loop #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #018, Middle Loop #021, #022, #023, #024, #025, Upper Loop #027, #028, #029, #030, #031, #032, #033, #034, #035, #037, #038, #039, #040, #041, #042, #043, #044, #045, #046, #047, #048, #049, #051, #052, #053, #054, #055, #056, #057, #058, #059, #060, #061, #062, #063, #064, #065, #066, #067, #068, #069, #070, #071, #072, #073, #074, #075, #076, #077, #078, #079, #080, #081, #082, #083, #084
Sat Oct 17 – Tue Oct 203 nightsbook these dates →sites Middle Loop #020, Upper Loop #050
Mon Oct 19 – Thu Oct 223 nightsbook these dates →sites Lower Loop #019
Tue Oct 20 – Fri Oct 233 nightsbook these dates →sites Upper Loop #027
Fri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 263 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Lower Loop #019, Upper Loop #050
Wed Oct 28 – Sat Oct 313 nightsbook these dates →sites Middle Loop #022

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Upper Loop #032 — Site 32
Site Upper Loop #032 · Site 32NPS
Campsite Upper Loop #032 — Site 32
Site Upper Loop #032 · Site 32NPS
Campsite Upper Loop #049 — Site 49
Site Upper Loop #049 · Site 49NPS
Campsite Lower Loop #001 — Site 1
Site Lower Loop #001 · Site 1NPS
Campsite Lower Loop #001 — Site 1
Site Lower Loop #001 · Site 1NPS
Campsite Lower Loop #002 — Site 2
Site Lower Loop #002 · Site 2NPS
Campsite Lower Loop #002 — Site 2
Site Lower Loop #002 · Site 2NPS
Campsite Lower Loop #003 — Site 3
Site Lower Loop #003 · Site 3NPS
Campsite Lower Loop #003 — Site 3
Site Lower Loop #003 · Site 3NPS
Campsite Lower Loop #004 — Site 4
Site Lower Loop #004 · Site 4NPS
Campsite Lower Loop #004 — Site 4
Site Lower Loop #004 · Site 4NPS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 22.7 mi away (straight line).

⚡ ChargePoint Wet Grocer Liquors22.7 midirections →
🔌 Charging station20.4 midirections →

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.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 23 openings at Lake Fork Campground over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 13 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

💵 $24/nightRv NonelectricStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆139 ratings
5★70
4★41
3★14
2★7
1★7
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.9/4
Verizon2.8/4
T-Mobile0.5/4
Sprint retired0.8/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Lake Fork Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Lake Fork Campground?

Lake Fork Campground 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 Lake Fork Campground?

Campsite fees at Lake Fork Campground run about $24/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Lake Fork Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Lake Fork Campground 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 Lake Fork Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 23 openings at Lake Fork Campground over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 13 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 Lake Fork Campground a good campground?

Lake Fork Campground holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 140 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Lake Fork Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Lake Fork Campground, AT&T rates highest at 2.9 out of 5 from 35 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Lake Fork Campground located?

Lake Fork Campground is located in Aspen / Maroon Bells, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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