Bear Creek Lake Park

Bear Creek Lake Park Reservoir Dock

The Bear Creek Lake Park Campground is open April 1st- October 31st. Reservations for the this season are now available. Next year's reservations will be available beginning January 2, 2025 at 10 a.m.

Similar in size and activities to a state park, 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.

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Trail construction

None at this time. View the Lakewood Trail Map for up-to-date trail conditions.

Events and park areas impacted:    

January 28, Yeti Chase Running Race, 8am-noon, park roads and paved trails

March 3, Time to Paddy Running Race, 7am-noon, park roads and paved trails

March 23, Perri Jay 6k running race, Pelican Point

March 30, The Bear mountain bike race, 7am-5pm, almost all park trails (equestrians and other trail users are highly encouraged to seek other venues on this day)

April 20, Earth Day Volunteer Service Project, Meadowlark Cove

April 27, BCLP Trout Fishing Tournament, Bear Creek Reservoir

June 3, National Trails Day Volunteer Service Project, Green Mountain

Mid-week Melee Mountain Bike Race Series, Wednesdays June 26 and July 24, Coyote Crossing and north park trails

Lakewood Trail Running Series, each Wednesday in September, 6pm, Pelican Point.

September 7, Littlefoot Triathlon, 7am-1pm, Big Soda Lake and park roads/paved trails,

September 16, Rocky Mountain Paddleboard Paddle the Rockies SUP race, Big Soda Lake

September 28, National Public Lands Day Volunteer Service Project, Bear Creek Greenbelt

September 28-29 (TWO DAY EVENT) Bear Chase running race (10k, ½ marathon, 50k, 50mi, 100k), majority of park trails.

October 12-13, Beti Bash women’s mountain bike race, 8am-4pm, Coyote Crossing and north park trails (October 12 clinic day, October 13 race day)

October 12, Halloween Haunted Trail (park educational event).

October 19, Great Trailhead running race, 8am-noon, Pelican Point and dirt trails

 The 2024 Annual Pass is on sale now.

Get Your Pass

2024 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 (per vehicle)

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

General: $10
Seniors (age 62 and older): $5
Person with Disabilities: $5 

 

 

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. 

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.  

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.
  

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Location

15600 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood, CO 80228  View Map

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