BPX 4 Day: Upper Stillwater Reservoir / Bear Lake Campground

Bear Lake Campground:

There are 43 campsites (3 double-site and 1 triple-site), vault toilets, potable water, and trash services. The sites are surrounded with a mixed conifer and aspen stand. Though Bear Lake is located outside the campground, the campsites do not offer lake views and only a few have views of the Flat Tops. 

NOTE: Dogs must remain on a leash at all times in the campground. 

NOTE: Campers should come prepared with a variety of different insect repellants as the mosquitos can be thick.

NOTE: If the campground is full, there are many other camping opportunities outside of the campground along Forest Service Road 900 which leads to the campground. These are designated dispersed sites that cost $10 per night and all offer a picnic table and firegrate. 

Free Day Use Area:

The Bear Lake Fishing Pier and Bear Lake Picnic Area are located within a short walk outside of the campground's entrance and are both free of charge for day use only. The lake is popular for trout fishing and can accomodate kayaks, belly boats, canoes and stand up paddle boarding.

This is a free day use area that accesses some great trout fishing and has a large fishing pier with perfect views of the Flat Tops Wilderness. There are 2 picnic tables and fire grates for picnicking. Bear Lake is popular to wade, shore, fly or spin fish.

NOTE: No camping is allowed at the day use area.

Additionally, those interested in hiking can access Mandall Lakes, Smith Lake, and Stillwater Trailhead nearby within a short drive along Forest Service Road 900. The trailheads are all clearly marked with a sign and can be seen from the road.

Reservations:

First come, first serve only. No reservations. Additional designated camp sites are located outside of the campground along Forest Service Road 900, and there is also 2 other campgrounds located close by off Forest Service Road 900 as well; (Horseshoe Campground and Cold Springs Campground.).

Fees: $20/single site, $30/double site, $40/triple site per day Must pay with exact cash or check as credit cards are not accepted. 

Restrictions:

• This campground can accomodate trailers up to 30 feet in length. (Designated sites outside the campground can accomodate trailers up to 40 feet.
• No camping is allowed at the day use area.
• Dogs must remain on a leash at all times in the campground.

• Suitable Activities: Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Fly Fishing
• Seasons: June, July, August, September, October
• Weather: View weather forecast

• High Point: 10,269 ft

• Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
  Flat Tops Wilderness Area, Yampa Ranger District (RNF)
• Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
• Recommended Party Size: 8
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12