Dispersed
Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)
Uncompahgre National Forest · Telluride, CO
Dispersed camping — confirm current rules
This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.
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Official sources & verification
Managed by Dispersed/Primitive
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- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
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- Address:Telluride, CO
About
Fishing and camping can be found at Alta Lakes. There are a lot of unused campsites. The access road to the area isn't paved. It is not advisable to buy trailers.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Fire Rings
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
In this park
Trails at Uncompahgre National Forest
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)
Trail
Alta to Sunshine Trail
Colorado
7.1 mi1,962 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Jane's Run Trail
Colorado
3.0 mi1,837 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Alta Ghost Town OHV Trail
Colorado
10.0 mi2,408 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Swamp Canyon Trail
Colorado
4.8 mi2,333 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Sunshine Mountain East Ridge
Colorado
6.4 mi4,052 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Columbine Lake via Oscars Pass
Colorado
8.9 mi4,475 ftgain
Expert
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page
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