Printer Boy
Its 4 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Printer Boy is a National Forest campground near Lake, Colorado.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 6Printer Boy Group Campground. Photo: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 40 ft
- Max RV length
Printer Boy sits inside Pike and San Isabel National Forests. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30; apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 4
- Group sites
- 4
- Group site capacity
- Up to 75 people
- Accessible sites
- 2
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Fire rings and pets allowed. No potable water.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
4 sites in 4 loops; the longest takes a 40 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR2 | GRP2 | Group standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop GRP2, site GR2 |
| GR3 | GRP3 | Group standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Not on record | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop GRP3, site GR3 |
| GR4 | GRP4 | Group standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Not on record | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop GRP4, site GR4 |
| GR1 | PRIN | Group standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop PRIN, site GR1 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 9,929 ft
39.2694, -106.3467 in Lake. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Printer Boy?
Sites at Printer Boy are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232086).
How many campsites does Printer Boy have?
Printer Boy has 4 campsites, including 4 group sites. 2 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Printer Boy?
Yes, 2 sites are designated accessible at Printer Boy.
Does Printer Boy have RV hookups?
No. Printer Boy has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 40 feet.
Is there drinking water at Printer Boy?
No. Printer Boy has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Printer Boy?
Yes, pets are allowed at Printer Boy.
Who manages Printer Boy?
Printer Boy is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Printer Boy
Swimming nearby
The nearest swimming hole to Printer Boy, in a straight line: Turquoise Lake (swimming hole, 1.5 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
Belle of Colorado - Sites
- 19
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $29 per night
- Sites
- 23
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
Baby Doe - Sites
- 48
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $29- $33 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Lake and campgrounds in Lake.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, water, dumpStation, hookups, fireRings), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
- apps.fs.usda.gov (manager), accessed 2026-09-30
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 5: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 6: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)