Alta Lakes Campground (Designated) - Norwood RD
Area Status: Closed
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 recommended.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Open while roads are accessible. No services-pack it in, pack it out. |
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Reservations: | No Reservations. First-Come, First-Serve. Dispersed Camping. |
Fees: | No Fee. |
Open Season: | June - Late Fall |
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! 4x4 capable vehicle reccomended. |
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.