Bellaire Lake Campground
Open with a temporary water outage. Campers must bring all drinking water. Reservation holders receive a 25% use fee discount while water is off. Mountain pine beetle damage has reduced shade in some areas.
Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 4:56PM MDT until July 21 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...West Central Larimer County in north central Colorado... * WHEN...Until 800 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry creeks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 453 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This may cause small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Rawah Creek, Sheep Creek, North Fork Rawah Creek, Camp Creek, Nunn Creek, Laramie River, Joe Wright Creek, Deadman Creek, Two and One Half Creek, Brinker Creek and North Fork West Branch Laramie River. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of West Central Larimer County.
Air Quality Alert issued July 21 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Ozone Action Day Alert. WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties WHEN...400 PM Tuesday July 21 to 400 PM Wednesday July 22 IMPACTS...Ozone Action Day Alert is now in effect for the Front Range Urban Corridor. Hot and sunny weather with limited chances for afternoon storms will allow ozone concentrations to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Tuesday elevated ozone is possible in the Denver Metro area, Fort Collins, Greeley, and surrounding areas. On Wednesday the highest ozone is expected to be confined to locations within the Denver Metro area. For Colorado air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx If possible, please help us reduce ozone pollution by limiting driving gas and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Colorado is also addressing ozone pollution through state policies. For more information about health impacts and how ozone pollution forms in Colorado, visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/ozone- pollution-and-your-health HEALTH INFORMATION...Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort in active children and adults and people with lung disease, such as asthma. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
From Recreation.gov
Our facility is experiencing a temporary water outage. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water. Reservation holders will receive a 25% use fee discount while the water is off.
About
Bellaire Lake Campground is located 47 miles northwest of Fort Collins in the scenic Red Feather Lakes area of Roosevelt National Forest. The campground sits at 8,600 feet among rolling hills, pine forests, and unique rock formations near 10-acre Bellaire Lake. An accessible boardwalk connects the campground to the lake. The campground offers single, double, and triple family sites accommodating various group sizes. Single sites hold up to 8 people. Accessible sites and electric hookups are available at some locations. Each site includes a tent pad, picnic table, campfire ring with grill, and bear locker. Parking spurs range from 30 to 75 feet. Flush toilets are on-site. Fishing and canoeing are popular on the no-wake lake, which holds rainbow and brook trout. Nearby trails include the 1.25-mile Molly Lake Trail and 4-mile Mount Margaret Trail. The small village of Red Feather Lakes offers general stores and limited dining.
Directions
Drive 21 miles north of Fort Collins on US Highway 287. Turn left (west) onto Red Feather Lakes Road (County Road 74E). Drive 24 miles to County Road 162. Turn left (south) and travel roughly 2.5 miles to the campground entrance on the west side of the road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $41 - $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 295-6700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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