Red Feather Lakes, located less than an hour from Fort Collins, Colorado, offers a serene mountain getaway with a variety of outdoor activities including camping, fishing, and horseback riding. Nestled in the Roosevelt National Forest, this small community features 14 lakes, some dating back to the late 1800s, with popular campgrounds like Dowdy Lake, West Lake, and Bellaire Lake providing sites for both tent and RV camping. These campgrounds offer amenities such as picnic tables, potable water, restrooms, and bear lockers, and are surrounded by fragrant ponderosa pine forests. Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy year-round trout fishing, including ice fishing, across six public lakes.

In addition to camping and fishing, Red Feather Lakes is known for its horseback riding trails, such as the Lady Moon Trail and the Mount Margaret summit trail, with guided tours available through Beaver Meadows Stables. The area also includes visitor amenities like a trading post, restaurant, and cabins near Ramona Lake. While nearby Rocky Mountain National Park is a more famous destination, Red Feather Lakes provides a quieter, less crowded alternative for those seeking an authentic Colorado mountain experience filled with natural beauty and outdoor adventure.