UPDATES 04/29/26:

LAKE CONDITIONS:

The lake is Open year-round. Day Use, Campers, and Anglers are Welcome! All Guests must sign a liability waiver and pick up a parking pass upon arrival on the property.

All guests using the self-register station MUST complete and fill out all forms legibly with payment.

The well on Site #57 is currently CLOSED. There is NO DRINKING WATER ON SITE. Please bring plenty of drinking water with you.

****Wellington suffered significant tree damage in the past several Stormfronts. (WATERFALL TRAILHEAD UNTIL 2027, MOUNTAIN ROAD CLOSED TO GUESTS DUE TO DOWNED TREES AND WIND DAMAGE.) Please be advised of road and tree damage in the area.

DAY USE:

Day Use is open from Sun-up to Sun-down you must register prior to 4:30 pm of your arrival date.

CAMPING:

Updated Campsite Status Sites #1–25: Open and available for reservations.

Sites #26–75: Currently closed for restoration and tree‑damage cleanup.

Sites will reopen gradually as work is completed. If a campsite appears as available online, it will be ready for your arrival.****

FISHING : All Fishermen must sign a liability waiver upon arrival on the property. All fishing is catch and release only! NO BAIT! Single barbless hooks and no lead weights.

FIRE BAN INFO:

🔥 Refined Fire Safety Notice

Campfires are NOT allowed at Wellington under current conditions.

• Jefferson County: Stage 1 Fire Ban in place as of March 8, 2026.

• Park County: Stage 2 FIRE BAN.

Wellington sits on the border of both counties, Wellington Facility Managers are enforcing a STAGE 2 FIRE BAN. PROPANE fires are in metal fire rings only! Please use extreme caution.

✅ What This Means for You

• Campfires are NOT permitted.

• Use EXTREAME caution at all times.

• Bring PROPANE alternatives.

🌲 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.

We would like to thank PARK CO ROAD AND BRIDGE for taking amazing care of their portion of the road!!

CO Rd 68 graded on 04.28.26 with new chipseal on firs ~4 miles.

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.