From September 12, 2024 to October 27, 2024 we will be open Thursday to Sunday
2024 Camping Season
NO WATER/SHOWER HOUSE
Due to short staff, Lake Capote will be open for camping Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Campsites can be reserved from our online campsite booking page. If you want a campsite for today, call 970-883-2273, or come in to check availability. As a last resort, stop by the Bait Shop and check our reservation board. Walk-in is only good for ONE NIGHT. If you would like to stay longer, you will have to inquire at the Bait Shop in the morning.
Please note: no water in the campground for the month of March or October.
Campground Rates
Southern Ute Tribal Members receive discounted rates. You will need to show your photo SUIT ID upon arrival and at least one person with a valid SUIT ID must be present on the reserved site during the reservation period.
- Failure to present a valid SUIT ID for RV sites reserved at the SUIT Member rate will result in your credit card being charged the full rental amount.
- Failure to present a valid SUIT ID for tent sites reserved at the SUIT Member rate will result in a canceled reservation and the reserved site(s) will be made available to the public.
| Daily | Weekly |
General Public |
Tent Sites | $18 | $108 |
RV Sites | $25 | $150 |
Southern Ute Tribal Members |
Tent Sites | Free | Free |
RV Sites | $10 | $60 |
Campground Amenities
- 10 RV sites with 30-amp & 20-amp electric connections, potable water connection, fire-ring, and picnic table
- Dump station for grey/black water is located on road west of bathhouse.
- 30 tent sites with fire ring and picnic table.
- Bathhouse including public toilets, sinks, and showers.
- NO WATER/SHOWER HOUSE
Campground Rules
- ALL visitors MUST check in at Bait Shop upon arrival.
- Only 2 vehicles are allowed per site.
- Only 8 people per site.
- Quiet Hours are from 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
- Pets MUST be on a leash and you MUST clean up after your pet.
- No alcohol is allowed.
- No illegal, recreational, or recreational/prescription drug use is allowed.
- No firearms or hunting are allowed at Lake Capote.
- No vehicles are allowed off-road.
- Fires are only allowed in established fire pits.
- Maximum stay is 18 days.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
If you request to cancel your reservation, please cancel as soon as possible, by calling us at the
Bait Shop 970-883-2273
- No refund will be issued if you do not give a three-day notice of cancellation.
- The fee for cancellation will be 10% of the original booking. You will be refunded 90% of your original booking.
- At times when a reserved campsite unexpectedly becomes unavailable for the reserved use, as determined by the Lake Management. Refunds will be determined on the per day basis that the campsite is unavailable and, therefore, may not be equivalent to the total cost of the initial reservation fee.
For any questions or concerns please call the Bait Shop at 970-883-2273.