Bear Lake Day Use Area

About Bear Lake Day Use Area

Lake and stream fishing. Day Use fee area during summer months. Bear Lake Campground is 1/4 mile away from lake. There is a 3/4 mile non-motorized trail between Bear Lake and Blue Lake.

How to Get There

To get there from La Veta, drive south on SH 12 for 15 miles to FSR 422. Turn right onto FSR422 and follow it for 5 miles until you reach the Bear Lake Parking area, one mile past Blue Lake.

Plan Your Visit to Bear Lake Day Use Area

Heading to Bear Lake Day Use Area? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)