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Campground · USDA Forest Service Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) Overview Pawnee Campground is located in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area, off the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, 35 miles south of Estes Park and the main entrance to the Rocky Mountain National Park. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, canoeing and hiking opportunities. Recreation Brainard Lake is a popular destination for canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Anglers cast for rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. Long Lake, Red Rock Lake and Left Hand Reservoir are nearby. Several trails in the area provide access to the adjacent Indian Peaks Wilderness Area. Hiking is allowed on all trails; mountain biking is allowed outside the wilderness area. Rock climbing, snowshoeing and cross country skiing are often available, weather permitting. Facilities The campground offers several single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking… Getting there: From Denver, travel north on Interstate 25 to U.S. Highway 36 West to Boulder. Continue on Colorado Highway 119 (Canyon Boulevard) for 22 miles to Nederland, then go north on Colorado Highway 72 to Ward. Turn left at the sign and travel 5 miles to Brainard Lake Recreation Area. Phone: 303-541-2500 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232282 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Local staff, Recreation.gov
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