UPDATES 01/09/26:

Lake Conditions: The lake is Open year-round. Campers, Day Users, and Anglers are Welcome! All Guests must sign a liability waiver and pick up a parking pass upon arrival on the property. Day Use is open from Sun-up to Sun-down you must register prior to 4:00 pm of your arrival date.

Attention Campers!

The well on Site #57 is currently CLOSED. Please bring plenty of drinking water with you.

Campsites #22-75 are closed for Cross Country ski track and site restoration. Sites #1-21 are open.

****Wellington suffered significant tree damage in the past several Stormfronts. (WATERFALL TRAILHEAD, RAINBOW DAY USE AND MAIN CAAMPGROUND ROAD FROM SITES #22 WILL BE CLOSED TO GUESTS DUE TO DOWNED TREES AND WIND DAMAGE.) Please be advised of road and tree damage in the area.

Ice Conditions : All Fishermen must sign a liability waiver upon arrival on the property. Fishermen are responsible for their own safety. *Measurements are taken weekly at measuring check points and are only an estimate of thickness. Anyone who risks walking on the ice must take their own measurements as conditions change daily. The lake is currently 65% frozen; Measurements Taken 01.04.26 Due to warm temperatures and high winds, the Ice is UNSTABLE.

Rainbow: UNSTABLE

Cutbow: UNSTABLE

Rocky Point (walk-in): UNSTABLE

Brown: UNSTABLE

Minnow: UNSTABLE

Current Fire Ban Information:

**STAGE 1 FIRE BAN

🔥 Refined Fire Safety Notice

Campfires are ARE allowed at Wellington under current conditions.

• Jefferson County: STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS FOR UNINCORPORATED JEFF CO COUNTIES ACTIVE ON 12.18.25 UNTIL FURHTER NOTICE.

Wellington sits on the border of both Jefferson and Park counties, Wellington Facility Managers are enforcing a STAGE 1 FIRE BAN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

✅ What This Means for You

• Campfires are permitted in Metal Fire Rings at Wellington Lake.

• Always use EXTREAME caution.

• Bring PROPANE alternatives.

🚩 Red Flag Warnings

Due to high winds typically this time of year, Facility Managers may issue a Red Flag Warning AT ANY TIME. If this occurs, all open flames will be prohibited immediately.

🌲 Thank you for helping us keep the forest and the Platte River corridor safe. Your cooperation protects wildlife, water, and the community.

Current Road Conditions:

Please visit our travel page for details on the best route into Wellington Lake.

*The most reliable, year-round access to the lake is via County Road 68 from Bailey, CO.

Campground Reservations:

Campsites may be reserved through online booking as early as 3 months in advance of your check-in date at midnight.

*Guests may book earlier than 3 months via the Advanced Booking process. Please note that if your check in date is within 3 months but your additional dates fall outside of the 3 months, the Advanced Booking fees will apply to all dates outside of the 3-month window.