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Area Status: Open
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 reccomended.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: |
Open when roads are accessible. |
| Reservations: |
No Reservations. First-Come, First-Serve Dispersed Camping. |
| Fees |
No Fee. |
| Open Season: |
June - October |
| Usage: |
Heavy |
| Busiest Season: |
Summer |
| Closest Towns: |
Telluride, CO |
| Water: |
No |
| Restroom: |
Portable Toilets |
| Operated By: |
Forest Service |
| Information Center: |
No Services. Pack it in, pack it out! |
General Information
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.
General Notes: Hiking, horseback riding, and mountain bike trails are nearby.
Winter snowmobiling trails are nearby.
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