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Picnicking: Colorado

Quick Facts

Jefferson Lake Picnic Ground

Elevation:	10,700 Feet (3335.4 Meters)
Number of Sites:	35
Other Maps:	Pike National Forest
Recommended Season:	Summer
Vehicle Accessibility:	High-clearance Vehicle

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General Description

Jefferson Lake Picnic Ground is located approximately 25 miles northeast of the town of Fairplay, Colorado. The picnic ground consists of 35 sites. Each site includes a table and a fire grate. Picnic ground facilities include drinking water, garbage collection and vault toilets. Most visitors use this site while fishing or boating in Jefferson Lake.

Directions from Fairplay: Jefferson Lake Picnic Ground is located approximately 25 miles northeast of the town of Fairplay, Colorado. Visitors may reach this picnic ground by taking State Highway 285 north from Fairplay 17 miles to the town of Jefferson. Then drive west on County Road 35 for approximately 2 miles to Forrest Developed Road 37. Travel northwest on 37 for 6 miles to the picnic ground.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: May through October .

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Backpacking	Jefferson Lake Picnic Ground - Colorado Trail	No
	Boating	Jefferson Lake Picnic Ground - Jefferson Lake	Yes
	Fishing	Jefferson Lake Picnic Ground - Jefferson Lake, Jefferson Creek	No
	Hiking & Walking	Jefferson Lake Picnic Ground - Colorado Trail	No
	Horseback Riding	Jefferson Lake Picnic Ground - Colorado Trail	No
	Bird Identification	Jefferson Lake Picnic Ground	Yes
	Plant Identification	Jefferson Lake Picnic Ground	Yes
	Wildflower Identification	Jefferson Lake Picnic Ground - Colorado Trail	No
	Mountain Biking	Jefferson Lake Picnic Ground - Colorado Trail	No
	Picnicking	Jefferson Lake Picnic Ground	Yes

Nearby Services

nearest public telephone: various (private, for profit) Directions: Jefferson - Travel south on County Road 37 4 miles to County Road 35. Drive 2 miles southeast on County Road 35 to Highway 56.

fire and emergency services: (non-profit) Directions: Jefferson - Travel south on County Road 37 2.4 miles to County Road 35. Drive 2 miles southeast on County Road 35 to Highway 56.

Related Activities

Beaver Ponds Picnic Ground - The Beaver Ponds Picnic Ground consists of 4 sites. Each site includes a table and a fire grate. Hiking and fishing are popular activities for visitors to this site.

Jefferson Creek Campground - Jefferson Creek Campground consists of 17 individual family campsites with a table, fire grate and parking spur. Nearby attractions include fishing in Jefferson Lake and Creek, and hiking the Colorado Trail.