Deer Lakes Campground

State: Colorado

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 15

Elevation: 10417

County: Hinsdale

Free: No

About: This campground is located near Deer Lakes and provides fishing access to them. Most visitors to this campground come for great fishing in a beautiful location. Hikers, backpackers and equestrians will enjoy the trails of the La Garita and Powderhorn Wilderness Areas located southeast and northeast (respectively) of this site. This high elevation landscape is mostly aspen trees.

Fees: $12 (2011)

Usage: Light

Water: Potable Water

Restrooms: Vault Toilet

Closest Town: Lake City, CO

Directions: Drive 9 miles southeast on State Highway 149 to Forest Road 768. Turn left on FDR 768 drive 3 miles on Forest Road 788 to Forest Road 458. Turn left on FDR 458 and drive 2 miles.