Cottonwood Lake Campground

If you need to beat the heat of summer, skip the lake vacation, and head way up into the mountains to Cottonwood Lake Campground. There’s a lake up here somewhere, but it’s not what makes this place special. The big draw is the miles and miles of OHV and jeep trails, plus the pleasant weather when the rest of Colorado is sweltering. Pick up a trail map before heading out, and the only thing you’ll lose are the crowds.