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Jefferson Lake Recreation Area
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Jefferson Lake Recreation Area

Pike National Forest · Jefferson, CO

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  • Address:Jefferson, CO
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Jefferson Lake Recreation Area is a popular area for camping, picnicking, fishing, and hiking. There are a number of campgrounds available, but none are located directly on Jefferson Lake. For backpacking and day hiking, the Colorado Trailpasses through the area on its way to Georgia Pass and the Jefferson Lake and Jefferson Loop trails also offer day hikers options for long or short walks. Jefferson Lake Recreation Area is a fee area managed by concessionaire located northwest of Jefferson off US Highway 285. There are 2 campgrounds located within the Jefferson Lake Recreation Area. Campsites are $17/ night, and for day use

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Amenities

Flush Toilets

Pet Policy

No pets allowed

Campground Rules

  • No campfires allowed

In this park

Trails at Pike National Forest

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Nice Kitty and Shinglemill Trail Loop

Nice Kitty and Shinglemill Trail Loop

12.6 mi1,886 ftexpert
Pikes Peak From Elk Park Trailhead

Pikes Peak From Elk Park Trailhead

9.9 mi4,488 ftexpert
Hankins Pass Trail

Hankins Pass Trail

13 mi3,642 ftexpert
Mount Lincoln via Crest Drive

Mount Lincoln via Crest Drive

7.4 mi2,907 ftdifficult
Seven Bridges Trail, Kineo Mountain, and Buckhorn Trail Loop

Seven Bridges Trail, Kineo Mountain, and Buckhorn Trail Loop

8.7 mi3,507 ftexpert
South Platte River below Cheesman Reservoir

South Platte River below Cheesman Reservoir

10.6 mi2,595 ftdifficult

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Jefferson Lake Recreation Area

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French Pass Trail
Trail

French Pass Trail

Colorado

7.3 mi2,037 ftgain
Difficult
Whale Peak
Trail

Whale Peak

Colorado

6.1 mi2,874 ftgain
Difficult
Red Cone OHV Loop
Trail

Red Cone OHV Loop

Colorado

10.9 mi3,491 ftgain
Difficult
Gibson Lake Trail
Trail

Gibson Lake Trail

Colorado

7.4 mi2,280 ftgain
Difficult
RD58 OHV Trail
Trail

RD58 OHV Trail

Colorado

17.9 mi3,136 ftgain
Expert
Colorado Trail from Kenosha Pass to Georgia Pass
Trail

Colorado Trail from Kenosha Pass to Georgia Pass

Colorado

11.6 mi2,989 ftgain
Difficult

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Hunting units around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page

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Jefferson Creek

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Aspen (co)

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Lodgepole - Jefferson

Lodgepole - Jefferson

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Michigan Creek

Michigan Creek

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Hall Valley Campground

Hall Valley Campground

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