Storm King Campground

State: Colorado

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 11

Elevation: 9360

County: Saguache

Free: No

About: Fishing in area streams, mountain biking on forest roads. There are 11 campsites with tables, fireplaces, vault toilets and no drinking water. Firewood is limited and no refuse receptacles are provided. 4 WD Forest Roads 685 and 684 are nearby. The campground is situated at the base of Stormking Mountain (elevation 10,849). It lies in an Aspen glen amidst rolling and rocky hills on the Middle Fork of Carnero Creek.

Fees: $5 (2011)

Usage: Light

Water: None

Restrooms: Vault Toilet

Closest Town: La Garita

Directions: Directions from Saguache, Colorado: Take Colorado Highway 114 14.5 miles west to county rd. 41G, follow Forest Road 690 over Carnero Pass. The campground is 14 miles from Highway 114 by this route.Directions from Monte Vista, Colorado: From U.S. Highway 285, take the La Garita turnoff (County Road 41G) and follow the paved road 6.0 miles west. Where the road forks, take the graveled Carnero Creek Road 14.5 miles northwest to the campground.