Parry Peak Campground
Parry Peak Campground has 25 first-come, first-served sites. It sits in a shady aspen and lodgepole pine forest along Lake Creek. This campground is a favorite amongst anglers with a spectacular view of Parry Peak. Access to the Continental Divide Trail is just down the road. High altitude sickness may occur at this altitude.
Reservations
This campground is strictly first come, first served. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site, if one is available.
General Information
May to September
Opening and closing dates are weather dependent. Services such as water, trash or a host may not be available during early and late season.
Check in: 2 p.m.
Check out: 12 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The Interagency Senior Pass (previously known as the Golden Age Pass) and the Interagency Access Pass qualifies for a 50% discount at concessionaire run campsites. The discount only applies to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass owner, not to any additional campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass owner's party.
The following restrictions apply to this campground:
- A maximum of eight people, three tents and two vehicles or one recreational vehicle (RV) and two tents per site.
- Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
- No discharge of firearms or fireworks is permitted.
- Only licensed vehicles can operate inside the campground.
- Camping is not allowed behind a locked gate.
$28 fee per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one RV is included in the camping fee per site. $11 fee for a third vehicle. RVs and ATV/boat trailers count as one vehicle.
Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. A self-service fee tube is available for on-site payment. First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the first night.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
Contact Name: Leadville Ranger District
Contact Phone: 719-486-0749
Address: 810 Front Street Leadville, CO 80461
Phone: 719-486-0749
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 39.06711898
Longitude: -106.40949866
Elevation
9,500 feet
Directions
From Leadville, Colorado, travel 15 miles south on U.S. Highway 24, then west on State Highway 82 past Twin Lakes Reservoir and Twin Lakes Village.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
No water is available. Make sure to bring enough water to drink and extinguish your campfire.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.