West Lake
Open for the 2026 season from May 15 through September 20. Potable water is available until September 30. Fire restrictions may be imposed during dry conditions. Reservations available via Recreation.gov; some dates are first-come, first-served.
Air Quality Alert issued June 30 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants. WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties WHEN...400 PM Tuesday June 30 to 400 PM Wednesday July 01 IMPACTS...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants is now in effect for the Front Range Urban Corridor. Continued hot and sunny weather conditions may allow ozone concentrations to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category on Tuesday and Wednesday. The transport of wildfire smoke may increase particle pollution levels, reaching the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category, or worse, at times. 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 1, 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...If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Air Quality Alert issued June 30 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Action Day Alert for Multiple Pollutants. WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties WHEN...400 PM Monday June 29 to 400 PM Tuesday June 30 IMPACTS...Ozone Action Day Alert is now in effect for the Front Range Urban Corridor. Hot, sunny, and occasionally smoky weather conditions will result in ozone concentrations occasionally reaching the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category on Monday and Tuesday. Particle pollution levels could also reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category, or worse, due to the wildfire smoke. 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. Tuesday, June 30, 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...People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion. During periods of heavier wildfire smoke, everyone should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
About
West Lake Campground is located 48 miles northwest of Fort Collins in north-central Colorado, adjacent to West Lake near the village of Red Feather Lakes. The campground occupies a ponderosa pine forest at 8,200 feet elevation, though some sites have reduced shade due to mountain pine beetle tree removal. Sites 1-5 are walk-in tent-only sites without electricity; the remaining 31 sites offer 15-amp electric hookups. All sites include a picnic table, fire grate with grill, tent pad, and bear locker. The 25-acre West Lake is a no-wake lake restricted to hand-powered, wind-powered, or electric motor boats. Anglers fish for rainbow and lake trout. The 1.5-mile West Lake Trail and 4-mile Mount Margaret Trail offer hiking nearby, and several OHV trails are within five miles. The village of Red Feather Lakes provides limited dining, general stores, a post office, and a golf course. Parking spurs range from 35 to 80 feet depending on the site. Tents must fit on provided pads, and all vehicles must remain on the parking spur. Bear country protocols apply: keep a clean camp and store food properly. Fire restrictions may be imposed during dry conditions.
Directions
From Fort Collins, drive 21 miles north on US Highway 287 to Livermore. Turn left (west) onto Red Feather Lakes Road (County Road 74E) and continue approximately 21 miles. The campground entrance is on the right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $28 - $81 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 295-6700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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