Pelican Lake Campground

 Pelican Lake is out in the middle of nowhere and a bit difficult to get to. It seems to be lightly used by campers but more by people fishing. The ten sites in the main loop are up on a hill overlooking the lake. Three more sites are on the lake shore; one is a regular site and two are group sites. The host site has the nicest view which we were tempted to take it since we were the only people in the campground but we settled for site six. Amenities include tables with shade shelters, fire rings, vault toilets, a boat ramp, and a fishing jetty. No water. 

The only accessible site is site 10. It has a concrete walkway to the toilet, a table with an extended top, and a raised tent platform. The site is surfaced with large loose gravel like all of the other sites which makes it difficult to roll. Some of the other sites have paths to the toilet with very deep gravel. 

The only access to the campground is on the west side of the lake. Follow the signs from US 40. Go south on Route 88, west on Ouray-Randlett Road, south on 14500E, southeast on Pelican Park Road. This is oil country and the dirt Pelican Park Road had just been graded so it was smooth but this may not always be the case. Be prepared for a couple of miles of bumpy road caused by the oil truck traffic. Campground  40.18193, -109.69257