Bear Creek Lake Park

The Bear Creek Lake Park Campground is open April 1st- October 31st. Reservations for the 2025 season are now available.

Bear Creek Lake Park is a 2,624-acre gem that provides opportunities to hike, picnic, camp, fish, boat, windsurf, mountain or road bike, hit the swim beach or head to the archery range. For campsite cancellations, adjustments, or same-day reservations call 303-697-6159.

After collecting feedback over an 18-month period from park users, residents and stakeholders, City Council adopted the Bear Creek Lake Park Plan on Monday, January 27, 2025. Learn more and watch the Council hearing at LakewoodSpeaks.org. Thank you to over 6,000 park visitors who participated in this exciting planning effort to guide future improvements at Bear Creek Lake Park.

2025 Bear Creek Lake Park Plan

Plan Appendices

BCLP Closures and Event Advisories

Trail construction

View the Lakewood Trail Map for up-to-date trail conditions.

Events and park areas impacted:

6/20 & 6/21 - Let's Go Camping

6/21-7/26 Summer campfire program on Saturdays

9/3-9/24 Trail Running Series

9/4 National Wildlife Day

9/6 Littlefoot Triathlon

9/13 Paddle the Rockies SUP Race

9/27 National Public Lands Day

10/4 & 10/5 Bear Chase

10/11 Stonehouse Double Triple-Cross

10/18 Haunted Trail

10/18 Great Trailhead Race

12/21 Winter Solstice Hike

Bear Creek Lake Park Entrance Fees and Pass

Get your annual pass

Bear Creek Lake Park Annual Pass

Annual Pass
Annual passes are on sale in December. Passes are valid from date of purchase and expire on Dec. 31 of the pass calendar year. Passes are available for purchase online, at the park entrance station or at the Visitor's Center. Keep your email receipt until you receive your annual pass sticker in the mail.

General: $80
Senior (62+)/Person With Disabilities: $50
Each additional vehicle*: $30

*Additional vehicle passes must be registered to the same address. They can only be purchased in-person with proof of vehicle registration.

Thank you for your support of Bear Creek Lake Park. Your fees support the visitor experience and protect resources for generations to come.

Day Pass (Fee per vehicle)

Cash and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard and Discover) accepted.

General Admission: $10

Peak Pricing: $15

Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day Weekend

Seniors: $5
(over 62)

Person with Disabilities: $5

Hosting a Special Event in a Park

A variety of events are permitted within the City of Lakewood's parks each year. Special events within the city are regulated by Lakewood Municipal Code, sections 9.32.030 and 9.32.120.

Special events can include the following:

Any organized competitive or noncompetitive event
Non-recreational park uses
Commercial uses
Filming
Groups needing to reserve a park area
Group use involving more than 25 people
Rallies
Any other use that may conflict with established park uses, policies or rules.

Application Instructions

Reservations for all park picnic shelters are available through the end of the year. Pools and Surfside are open as of Memorial Day weekend. All parks except Bear Creek Lake Park use the Community and Event Application.

In order to host an event, an organizer must submit a completed event application form to the Regional Parks Supervisor for review and approval. Most events will also be required to submit a non-refundable application fee.

Community and Event Application

Bear Creek Lake Park Event Application(PDF, 562KB)

Accessible copy of BCLP Event Application(PDF, 472KB)

Photo/Video Permit Request

Event Approval Guidelines

Based on the recommendations in the park Master Plan, trail-based events will not be allowed at William Frederick Hayden Park. Certain parking lot and educational events may be approved, including mountain bike demonstrations and filming permits.
Events requesting the use of the Bear Creek Greenbelt will need special review and may not be allowed. This park has limited parking and high use in a narrow corridor. It is not well-suited for large events.