Molas Lake Park and Campground Features
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
2024 BOOKING INFORMATION, UPDATED CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICIES:
• The campground is open from June 1st to September 30th.
• The Molas Lake Campground Office and Store is open 7 AM – 7 PM, seven days a week, from June 1st to September 30th.
• PLEASE ensure you book an appropriate campsite for what you are bringing. IF YOU INCORRECTLY BOOK A CAMPSITE THAT IS NOT APPROPRIATE (for your RV/trailer/tent(s) sizes), WE CANNOT GUARANTEE WE CAN ACCOMMODATE A DIFFERENT CAMPSITE AT CHECK‐IN ‐ we do sell out for most of the summer. Please email us with any questions (info@molaslake.com).
• You can find a downloadable Campground Map PDF and our detailed Campground Site Category and Individual Campsite Descriptions with Rates PDF on the Camping-Reservations page (www.molaslake.com/campingreservations.html).
• Each site has a unique size and characteristics. Please review each individual site description BEFORE MAKING YOUR RESERVATION to ensure it fits your needs. Be careful and ensure your RV, trailer, vehicle(s), or tent(s) will fit on your selected site.
• Our secure online reservation system allows campers to reserve a campsite by selecting the Campsite Number within the chosen site TYPE (site Category).
• When booking, select by Camping Dates AND Campsite Number to view availability. PLEASE BE FLEXIBLE! If your stay is longer than a particular site is available, we encourage you to make multiple reservations and switch sites for a more extended stay.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. OUR CAMPING, CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICIES MAY HAVE CHANGED SINCE YOUR LAST VISIT:
• If the Town of Silverton cancels your reservation due to COVID‐19, there will be a 100% refund.
• If you cancel your reservation:
1) No refunds for any cancellations that are 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;
4) Refunds will be made to the credit card used to book the reservation.
• 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. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER IN YOUR EMAIL SO WE CAN CALL YOU IF THE INTERNET IS DOWN!
• PLEASE ensure you book an appropriate campsite for what you are bringing. IF YOU INCORRECTLY BOOK A CAMPSITE THAT IS NOT APPROPRIATE (for your RV/trailer/tent(s) sizes), WE CANNOT GUARANTEE WE CAN ACCOMMODATE A DIFFERENT CAMPSITE AT CHECK‐IN ‐ we do sell out for most of the summer. Please email us with any questions (info@molaslake.com).
CAMPING POLICIES FOR ALL SITE CATEGORIES AND CAMPSITES:
• Driving over vegetation or removing trees or limbs to fit an RV or trailer onto a site is strictly prohibited.
• Cutting or picking up wood at Molas Lake Campground to burn in campfires or grills is strictly prohibited.
• Check‐In: 1:00 PM. Check‐Out: 11:00 AM. For late arrival arrangements, if you plan to arrive after 7:00 PM, your site number and last name will be listed and marked on a map on the office's front door. Just come back in the morning to grab your paperwork! All campsites must be vacated by 11:00 AM on Check‐Out day.
• 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.
• You must read our UPDATED RESERVATION & CANCELLATION POLICIES on the www.MolasLake.com website before making a reservation. By making a reservation, you agree to all Molas Lake Campground policies. A printable PDF of our Policies can be downloaded and printed from www.molaslake.com/campingreservations.html.
• There are no on-site hookups available. Dump stations are available within the Town of Silverton, just 10 minutes away. The fee is typically around $10.
• There is no internet connectivity and limited cell service within the campground.
• Firewood is available for sale from Molas Lake Store. Due to ecological concerns and the appearance of invasive species, campers are strictly prohibited from bringing firewood from out-of-state. Cutting or picking up wood at Molas Lake Campground to burn in campfires or grills is strictly prohibited.
• Hot water shower facilities (with electrical outlets) are available for $5.00 per token. Most campers will buy one token per shower. The campground bathrooms do not have any running water. Shower availability is not guaranteed from September 15th to the season's close.
• Generators must be reasonably quiet and are ONLY ALLOWED in the Lake-View Ultra RV and Rock Cliff Standard RV campsites during the hours of 8 AM to 8 PM.
GENERAL & DAY USE POLICIES:
• DAY USE HOURS: Molas Lake Park is open for day users from "dawn-to-dusk."
• PICNIC AND BBQ: Four-day use areas are available free of charge, first-come, first-serve. Each area has a BBQ grill and picnic table.
• WOOD: Molas Lake Store sells firewood. In the interest of forest health, no out-of-state wood is allowed to prevent the spread of forest pathogens and disease. Cutting or picking up wood at Molas Lake Campground to burn in campfires or grills is strictly prohibited.
• TOILETS: Clean, vault-style toilets are located near the day use parking areas.
• PETS: Pets are welcome at Molas Lake. Dogs must be leashed at all times in Molas Lake Park and Campground. They must not bother anglers or be left unattended. Owners must pick up all pet waste and dispose of it properly (not in bathrooms) to ensure trails, fishing areas, day use picnic areas, and campground are clean.
• FISHING: There is no fee to fish at Molas Lake. All anglers need valid Colorado fishing licenses. Our fishing web page has more information on where to buy fishing licenses. You'll need to supply your own fishing equipment. Live bait is prohibited. Rainbow and brown trout are the most common species in the lake. The fish limit is 4 fish per person/per license.
• FISH CLEANING: 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 fish cleaning station is located by the Molas Lake Office on the west (left) side of the garage. Do not clean fish in the lake.
• BOATING: Bring your own non-motorized hand-launched watercraft or rent one at the Molas Lake Store. Electric trolling boats are allowed on Molas Lake. The Molas Lake Store rents kayaks, SUPs, and a rowboat. Boats must be launched at the boat ramp.
• HIKING or BIKING: Molas Lake Park provides access to the Colorado Trail and several other Molas Lake and Molas Pass area trails. See our hiking web page for more information.
• NOT ALLOWED: Molas Lake Park does not allow swimming in Molas Lake, ATVs, drones, or unleashed pets.
