Bikes are permitted on the CMC, Waldrop, South Saint Vrain and Sourdough Trails, Left Hand Park Reservoir Road and all paved roads. Mountain biking is allowed on certain trails within and adjacent to Brainard Lake Recreation Area. *Bike racks are located at the main Brainard parking lot and the Mitchell Lake Trailhead parking lot.* Travel 2.5 miles to the Brainard Gateway Trailhead, and continue another two miles to Brainard Lake. Fishing and Hunting: Permitted in accordance with regulations established by Colorado Parks & Wildlife.įrom Colorado Highway 72 at Ward, turn west onto the Brainard Lake Road.trailheads, picnic areas) except Red Rock Lake Only Skis are allowed on Little Raven and CMC Ski Trail.
Brainard Lake Recreation Area Winter Season Regulations (Nov 15 - Apr 30): Motorized vehicles are prohibited dogs allowed only on Brainard Lake and Lefthand Park Reservoir Roads primitive camping is allowed 1/4 mile away from developed recreation sites (e.g.Brainard Lake Recreation Area Summer Season Regulations (May 1 - Nov 14): Dogs must be on a hand-held leash at all times when open, developed camping is only allowed at Pawnee Campground (no camping in closed campgrounds) dispersed camping is not allowed in Brainard Lake Recreation Area May 1 - Nov 14.Prohibited: Pack animals (horses/llamas) recreational shooting (except for legal hunting) and being on trails posted closed.Visitors with an agency pass receive a discount on parking reservations during checkout at, but they still must purchase a reservation. There is no fee to park at the Gateway Trailhead and enter Brainard Lake Recreation Area by foot/bike. Please see for all fees and additional information. Never block any gate with your vehicle, whether open or closed.Ī parking reservation is required to park in Brainard Lake Recreation Area. Winter recreationists can park at the Brainard Gateway Trailhead to access area cross country ski and snowshoe trails. Winter Season: Fees are not charged during the winter operating season.Summer Operating Season: The seasonal gate, located at the Brainard Gateway Trailhead, is open from approximately mid-June through mid-October.To reduce crowding, the Forest has a parking reservation system for Brainard Lake Recreation Area.
Visit Brainard Lake Recreation Area Seasonal Information to purchase parking reservations and view seasonal regulations for camping, pets, shooting, skiing, and more.
Requirements – A parking reservation is required to park inside Brainard Lake Recreation Area. Dogs must be on a leash in the Wilderness. Visitors entering the Wilderness are responsible for following all Indian Peaks Wilderness regulations and permit requirements. For road updates, check Boulder Ranger District Road Status.ĬAUTION: Several trailheads, such as Long Lake and Mitchell Lake trailheads, lead west into Indian Peaks Wilderness. Because of the area's high elevation, snow typically remains until July. īrainard Lake Recreation Area is set in a glacially carved valley offering visitors spectacular panoramic views of Brainard Lake, surrounding subalpine forest, and high peaks along the Continental Divide. Camping is allowed at Pawnee Campground during its open season with a reservation. Dispersed camping is prohibited May 1 - November 14 in Brainard Lake Recreation Area.
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