Cheesman Lake Camping Reservations
Allowed only on the goose creek arm.
Cheesman lake camping reservations. Grand lake is a short two hour drive from denver just take i 70 west till you hit us 40. It is found along the south platte river in southwestern jefferson county and is approximately a 1 hour and 30 minute drive southwest from denver. The lake was formed by cheesman dam a massive masonry curved gravity arch dam that was the tallest in the world at 221 feet when it was finished in 1905. During winter months the fun continues with ice fishing cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
Upper cheesman canyon trail. Cheesman is accessible by foot only hike the upper and lower gill cheesman canyon trail for scenic views of the reservoir. Parking for the trailhead is 200 yards north of the main parking area. Cheesman lake is an 877 acre reservoir on the south platte river in upper cheesman canyon in the front range southwest of colorado highway 67 and deckers.
Follow that north to granby and then grand lake is just a short drive north up us 34. Get info on lone rock campground co colorado including image gallery interactive map directions activities campground reservations. Whether you re interested in an overnight stay or a fun day trip wellington lake is the perfect venue for all of your favorite outdoor activities.