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Camping

Reserve Your 2014 Campsites, Cabins or Yurts Today!

Experience the joy of camping outdoors at the Indian Paintbrush Campground! Tents and recreational vehicles are welcome!

2014 Annual Park Passes are now available for purchase online or at the park entrance station or Visitor Center.

CURRENT BEAR CREEK LAKE PARK FIRE GUIDELINES

Campfires are allowed only in designated rings.
Charcoal fires are allowed only in permanent park grills.
Personal charcoal grills are not allowed

Season

April 1 - October 31
Cabins rentals available year round (Water is not available in campground during the winter season. Water is available at the visitor center during regular business hours.)

Campground Features

47 camp sites with electrical hookup
All sites available by reservation
Onsite water-fill and sanitation stations
Shower and toilet facilities
Open April 1- October 31

Yurts

Two yurts are available by reservation only for a unique camping experience!

Accommodates up to four adults
14-foot diameter, with two single bunk beds, chairs and a table
Windows and skylight
Adjacent picnic table, fire ring and grill
Water available nearby
No electricity
Available April 1-October 31
$10 Fee for pets inside yurt

Cabins

3 new cabins are available for reservation now! One group site is available by reservation only.

Cabins sleep up to 6 people on bunk beds, and have electricity and heat
Adjacent to a picnic table and fire ring
Nearby water
Available year-round
$10 fee for pets inside cabins
$55 per night (reservation only)

Campground Fees

General: $20/night
Annual Pass Holder: $15/night
Seniors (62+): $19/night
Group Camping (reservation only): $70/night, due at time of reservation
Yurts (reservation only): $40/night, due at time of reservation.

Group Camping

One group site is available by reservation only.

Holds up to 25 people (larger groups will only be allowed for official scout and youth camps)
Electrical hookups
Fire rings, grill and picnic tables
Nearby water and toilet facilities
Available April 1-October 31 (winter camping only available for scout and youth camps)
Reservations can be made by calling 303-697-6159

Refunds

Campsites, yurts, cabins
Full refunds will be given for camping reservation cancelled by 4 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, two full days prior to the first date of your reservation. No refunds will be given after this time. Refunds will not be given once a site is occupied. Refunds will not be given for weather, insects, family emergencies, changes in travel plans or violations or park rules.

Group Camping Area

Reservations cancelled two to four weeks in advance of the date of arrival will receive one-half of the reservation fee. No refunds will be given for reservations cancelled less than two weeks before the reservation date.