Sweetwater Lake Campground

State: Colorado

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 9

Elevation: 7726

County: Garfield

Free: No

About: Sweetwater Campground, elevation 7,740 feet, is on the south end of 72 acre, Sweetwater Lake. The vegetation surrounding the campground and the sites is scrub oak, serviceberry, wild rose and willow. High limestone cliffs tower above the area on two sides.

Fees: $8 (2011)

Usage: Light

Water: na

Restrooms: Vault Toilet

Closest Town: Dotsero

Directions: Directions from Eagle: Travel 12 miles west of Eagle on I-70 to Dotsero. Go north on Colorado River Road for 7 miles. Turn left onto the Sweetwater Creek road. Stay on road for 10 miles, then turn left at the sign for Sweetwater Campground.