Lost Trail Campground
This isolated, first come, first served campground is located 38.2 miles southwest of Creede on Forest Road 520. The campground has 7 sites (3 are pull through), each with a parking spur, table and fire ring. A vault type toilet is provided. The drinking system, which is a well, is now CLOSED, because the water will not test as safe. Firewood and refuse receptacles are not provided.
There is only limited maneuvering for RV's and trailers and most of the spurs and pull-throughs are short and cannot accommodate large RV's or trailers. The access road above Rio Grande Reservoir is also narrow and sometimes rough. Screening and trees are limited. The campground is usually busy from mid-June through the end of August.
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General Information
There are numerous attractions to tempt the camper. Nearby trails include: access to the Continental Divide, Lost Trail Creek Trail 821 to Carson City Mining area, West Lost Creek Trail 821 to Cataract Lake (A National Scenic Trail), Heart Lake Trail 823 to Heart Lake and Ute Creek Trail 819 to the Weminuche Wilderness. The 4 WD roads are Stony Pass (Forest Road 520) and Beartown/Kite Lake (Forest Road 506). Lost Trail Creek, Ute Creek and one mile from the upper end of Rio Grande Reservoir are all accessible fishing sites. The Lost Trail Guest Ranch is adjacent to the campground. Do not use the private land footbridge on the Sky Hi Ranch for any purpose.
Open all year, but this campground is usually physically closed by deep winter snows and closed access roads from November through May 15th of each year.
Check in time is after 2:00 pm. Check out time is before 11:00 am.
No water or trash services.
14-day camping limit.
Fires in designated fire rings only.
This can be bear country. Remain "Bear Aware" and store food properly while camping.
Near Rio Grande Reservoir, boats allowed, no wakes, trolling motors OK, primitive boat ramp. Must have a Colorado fishing license to fish in nearby streams and reservoirs. Must have Colorado ATV registration stickers if using ATV's on nearby Lost Trail or Stony Pass Road.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to single campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.
Visit the USGS store for passes.
Interagency Recreation Passes are Honored for Day Use.
Please be prepared to pay with cash or check.
Single Site - $26 - $30/night.
Day Use - $12 (picnicking)
Shoulder season - $10/night.
Fee envelopes and collection box located near the entrance.
Dogs must be on leash not longer than six feet in length.
Address: 13308 West US Hwy 160 Del Norte, CO 81132
Phone: (719) 657-3321
Hours: Monday through Friday / 9:00 to 3:30 (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Directions
Directions: From Creede, Colorado: Travel 19 miles southwest on Colorado Highway 149 to Forest Road 520 (Rio Grande Reservoir Road). Take Road 520 west for 18.1 miles. The campground is on the south side of the main road.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restroom information is not available for this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.