Colorado · Camping

Lake John Campsite

Jun–Aug
best months
  • At 8,118 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer

Lake John Campsite is a campground in Colorado, about 3.3 miles from the town of Fort Boettcher. It serves as a base for exploring the surrounding area, which offers both paddling and hiking within a short drive. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Walden weather station show July highs around 76°F with lows near 38°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. The North Fork North Platte River, a canoeing route, lies about 1.4 miles away. For hiking, the Grizzly Helena Trail 1126.1 is about 5.2 miles off, and Twin Lakes and Ute Pass Trail are both within about 6 miles.

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Aug

    Best time to visit Lake John Campsite

    Best months: June–August. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      27° / 2°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      30° / 4°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      39° / 13°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      47° / 20°

      9 wet

    5. May

      58° / 28°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      69° / 34°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      76° / 38°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      74° / 36°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      66° / 29°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      53° / 21°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      38° / 12°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      28° / 3°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Walden, CO, 11.2 mi away at 8,056 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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