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Lost Man Campground

There are 10 campsites available. Trailhead access to Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness is across the road. Two miles to the east is the ghost town of Independence, an early mining town. Lost Man Family Campground is situated directly across Independence Pass Road from Lost Man Trailhead. The campsites are within a lodgepole pine forest at 10,500' above sea level.

Dates and pricing listed under Developed Campgrounds.

General Information

Wilderness restrictions apply within Hunter-Frying Pan Wilderness

Independence Pass is narrow, steep and winding. Absolutely no vehicles over 35 feet in length, or vehicle/trailer combinations over 35 feet in length, are permitted between MP 47.2 (Aspen side) and MP 84.2 (Leadville/Twin Lakes side, about one mile west of the junction with US 24). 

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $28 per night

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Address: 620 Main Street Carbondale, CO 81623
Phone: (970) 963-2266
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-12pm, 1-4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.ASRDMailroom@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.121509

Longitude: -106.624501

Directions

From Aspen, CO travel 14 miles east on Highway 82 toward Independence Pass to Lost Man Campground on the right.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault Toilets

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated April 27, 2026