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Trappers Lake/cutthroat

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $22 per night. Trappers Lake/cutthroat is a National Forest campground near Garfield, Colorado.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Garfield, Colorado

Trappers Lake/cutthroat
Photo: Roy Brumback, CC BY-SA 3.0
National Forest
Managed by

Trappers Lake/cutthroat sits inside White River National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.2 miles outside the boundary of Flat Tops Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $22 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation
9,772 ft

39.9927, -107.2417 in Garfield. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Trappers Lake/cutthroat?

No. Trappers Lake/cutthroat is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Trappers Lake/cutthroat?

Camping at Trappers Lake/cutthroat costs Single Site: $22 per night.

Is there drinking water at Trappers Lake/cutthroat?

Yes, Trappers Lake/cutthroat has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages Trappers Lake/cutthroat?

Trappers Lake/cutthroat is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Trappers Lake/cutthroat

Waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest waterfall to Trappers Lake/cutthroat, in a straight line: Hanging Lake (waterfall, 27 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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Season
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Fee
Single Site: $25 per night
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Fee
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Fee
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More campgrounds: camping near Garfield and campgrounds in Garfield.

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First-come, first-served Single Site: $22 per night
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