Molas Lake Park and Campground

CAMPING AMENITIES:
* 25-acre stocked fishing lake with non-motorized boating /paddling
* Hiking and biking trails directly from the campground
* Campground store
* Campsites include a picnic table and fire ring with attached grill
* On-site rentals for standup paddleboards (SUPs) and sit-on-top kayaks
* Picnic areas with BBQ grills located in the day-use area
* Firewood for purchase
* Hot water showers ($5 per use/token)
* Potable water by the campground office
* Unparalleled views
* Just 10 minutes drive to the Town of Silverton

Note: There is no dump station at Molas Lake Campground, however dump stations are available in the Town of Silverton for a small fee.

ON-SITE ACTIVITIES:
* Fishing (25-acre Molas Lake)
* Kayaking and Standup Paddle Boarding (Fee for rental)
* Hiking from campground, including direct access to the Colorado Trail
* Mountain Biking
* Bird Watching
* Star Gazing
* Educational Talks on Wildlife, Local History, Constellations, etc. (See campground office for scheduled upcoming talks)
* Spectacular scenery and photo opportunities

NEARBY ACTIVITIES:
* Summer Recreation (visit Silverton Chamber of Commerce)
* Winter Recreation (visit Silverton Chamber of Commerce)
* Hiking
* Mountain Biking
* Fishing
* Jeep Roads
- Alpine Loop
* Mining Heritage Tours
- Old Hundred Gold Mine
- Mayflower Gold Mill
- San Juan Backcountry Guides Historical Tours
* San Juan County Historical Society Mining Museum
* July 4th in Silverton
* Winter Activities
- Kendall Mountain
- Silverton Mountain
- Winter Recreation
* Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

GENERAL & DAY-USE POLICIES:
* Pets are welcome. All dogs must be on-leash at all times when in the park and never left unattended. Owners are responsible for picking up after their pets to ensure a clean campground, campsite, and surrounding trails. This policy is strictly enforced.
* Day-Use Areas: Our four day-use areas are available free of charge, on a first-come-first-serve basis. Each area has a BBQ grill and picnic table. Day-use hours are “Dawn-to-Dusk”.
* No swimming is allowed in Molas Lake.
* Fishing: Colorado Fishing Licenses can be purchased at Outdoor World in Silverton (1234 Greene St), which is about a 15-minute drive from the park. Alternatively, you can purchase a Colorado fishing license from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife or other outdoor stores. Check the CPW Web Site for current license fees. You'll need to supply your own fishing equipment. Rainbow and brown trout are the most common species in the lake. Cleaning of fish is only allowed at the fish cleaning station and all unwanted fish byproducts must be bagged and discarded in the dumpster. The limit of fish is 4 per person.

CAMPING & RESERVATION POLICIES:
* Check-In: 1:00 PM. Check-Out: 11:00 AM. For late arrival arrangements, If you plan to arrive after 7:00PM, your site number and last name will be listed and marked on a map located on the front door of the office. Just come back in the morning to grab your paperwork! All campsites must be vacated by 11:00 AM on Check-Out day.
* Minimum Check-In Age is 18 Years Old. Guests aged 17 Years Old and under at the time of Check-In are considered children. At least one adult (person at least 18 years old) must be in your party and present at check-in.
* Maximum number of guests per campsite is 8 (if you have more, reserve more than one site).
* Maximum number of tents per campsite is 2 (if you have more, reserve more than one site).
* Maximum number of vehicles per campsite is 2 (if you have more, reserve more than one site).
* For groups of 15 or more, please Email Us (info@molaslake.com) for group site information.
* All reservations and drive-in campers MUST STOP at the OFFICE before entering the campground and check-in with the Camp Host.
* There are no on-site hookups available. The nearest dump station is in the Town of Silverton, 10 minutes away, for a small fee. There is no internet connectivity and limited cell service within the campground.
* Firewood is available for sale from the Camp Host. Due to ecological concerns and the appearance of invasive species, campers are strictly prohibited from bringing firewood from out-of-state.
* Hot water shower facilities are available for $5.00 per person, per each use. Shower availability is not guaranteed from September 15 to the close of the season.
* Generators must be reasonably quiet and are ONLY ALLOWED in the Standard RV (Rock Cliff Area), Lake-View Ultra RV & Lake-View Small RV Sites during the hours of 8 AM to 8 PM.
* Reservations are highly recommended, but not required. If you arrive without a reservation, the campground management will make every effort to place you at a site, subject to availability and existing reservations. Note, we normally sell out from mid-June to late August - book early. Our online reservation system opens on January 1st, with most summer reservations being booked prior to the campground opening.
* During the July 4th and Labor Day Holiday periods, prices are increased by 50%. If you have not made a reservation, please save yourself a trip: Molas Lake Campground is guaranteed to be at capacity during these times.
* Credit Card charges will appear as "Molas Lake Campground" on your statement.
* To cancel or change your reservation, please Email Us (info@molaslake.com) and specify that you booked your reservation online with the reservation identification code.

CANCELLATION POLICIES - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - OUR CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICIES HAVE CHANGED.
* If the Town of Silverton cancels your reservation due to COVID-19: there will be a 100% refund.
* To cancel or change your reservation, please either Email Us (info@molaslake.com) and specify that you booked your reservation online.
* If you are canceling your reservation: 1) No refunds for any cancellations that after 90 days of creating your reservation. 2) If your cancellation date is less than 90 days from the date the reservation was created and at least 7 days before your arrival date, we will issue a 50% refund. 3) There will be no refunds for any cancellations that are less than 7 days before your arrival date.