Bear Lake (FR 107) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado

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Bear Lake (FR 107) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, Leadville Ranger District
10,414 ft4.2 mi from Leadville North
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Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyU.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

All 2.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Climbs 910 ft over 2.3 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 18%. A gate 0.3 miles in.

Galena Mountain stands 2,458 ft above the site, 3.5 miles northwest. The Turquoise Lake shoreline is 0.4 mi off.

Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Leadville Ranger District: Camping at any location within the same 20-mile radius for more than 14 days within any continuous 30-day period. Camping within 100 feet of a body of water (such as a lake, stream, pond, or river) unless in a Forest Service developed recreation site or designated dispersed site.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Leadville Ranger District.

Check current orders
1 reviewed rule is not confirmed here
Camping
Not confirmed here
Reported rule: Held for review

September normals 3160°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?