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Sweetwater Lake Campground

usfs · CO

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  • fuel station15 mi

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About

Sweetwater Lake 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. Sweetwater Campground has 9 partially shaded campsites with picnic tables, food lockers and fire rings. This campground has small sites. Six of the sites can accommodate vehicles up to 30 feet long. There is one vault toilet.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Shell

    15 mi
  • grocery

    Ridley's Family Markets

    15 mi
  • potable water

    Deep Lake Spring

    7.7 mi
  • trailhead

    Ute/sweetwater Trailhead

    0.2 mi
  • attraction

    Deep Creek Overlook

    7.8 mi
  • recreation site

    Sweetwater Lake

    < 0.1 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: SWEETWATER CAMPGROUND in White River National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/10/2026

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