Priest Lake Dispersed Camping Area

State: Colorado

Open: Seasonal

Elevation: 9600

Free: Yes

About: Priest Lake Dispersed Camping Area is a popular spot with no designated camping sites. The terrain limits the number of campsites, but small pop-up campers and tents are commonly used here. A vault restroom is on site. Limited fishing is available at Priest Lake, while the nearby Galloping Goose Trail offers hiking. horseback riding, and mountain biking opportunities.

Fees: None

Usage: Light

Water: None

Restrooms: Vault Toilet

Closest Town: Telluride, CO

Directions: Travel approximately 8 miles south on State Highway 145 from Telluride, CO. Turn left on Forest Road #628 just before the turn into the Matterhorn Campground. Forest Road #628 loops around to Trout Lake and accesses State Highway 145.