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Pelican Lake Campground

Overview This Campground is on a First Come - First Serve Basis, vistors are required to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site. You must also occupy the area the day you pay for it, no advance payments. We encourage our visitors to download the recreation.gov app to take advantage of the Scan & Pay Option. There is also an Iron Ranger on site that you can pay with cash or check Pelican Lake Campground is located at 4,800 feet and has 11 individual campsites and two group…

  • Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
  • Coordinates: 40.182353, -109.693989

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Pelican Lake Recreation Area
  • Ouray National Fish Hatchery
  • Pariette Wetlands
  • McCoy Flats Trailhead
  • Rojo Mountain Bike Trail
  • Little Red Mountain Trail

Frequently asked questions

Is Pelican Lake Campground reservable?

Yes — Pelican Lake Campground accepts reservations. Check the live availability calendar to see open dates and book.

Where is Pelican Lake Campground?

See the map for Pelican Lake Campground's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Pelican Lake Campground?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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