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Alta Lakes Campground (Designated) - Norwood RD

Alta Lakes is a popular dispersed camping area that offers fishing and camping in a spectacular alpine setting. There are 20 designated campsites that are completely undeveloped. The access road to the area is narrow and rough, requiring a high clearance vehicle. Trailers and RV's are not allowed.

Current Conditions
The Camping Area is accessible by vehicle. Limited services - pack in, pack out. Portable toilets available on site.

General Information

This site is a first come, first serve campground.

Hiking, horseback riding and mountain bike trails are nearby.

Winter snowmobiling trails are nearby.

June - Late Fall

Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

No fees are required for this site

No Fee.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 37.884625

Longitude: -107.846676

Directions

Travel approximately 5 miles south of Telluride, CO on State Highway 145. Turn east on Forest Road #632 (Alta Road) and climb about 4.3 miles, pass the Alta townsite. Camping is allowed only in designated campsites.

Facility and Amenity Information

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated August 27th, 2025