Slumgullion Pass Dispersed

U.S. Forest ServiceFree CampingNear Lake City, Colorado

Quiet dispersed sites in the Rio Grande National Forest near the Slumgullion Earthflow. Dense spruce-fir forest with cool temps even in midsummer. Access to the Colorado Trail and Continental Divide Trail.

Coordinates

37.9940, -107.2220

Land Agency

U.S. Forest Service

Elevation

11,300 ft

Max Stay

14 days

Cell Service

none

Water Available

No - pack all water

Access Notes

CO-149 between Lake City and Creede. Pull-offs along FR 788. 2WD OK.

Free Camping near Lake City

Slumgullion Pass Dispersed is one of the closest free dispersed camping options to Lake City, Colorado. Located on U.S. Forest Service land at 11,300 feet elevation, this spot offers a no-cost alternative to developed campgrounds in the area. No reservation is required.

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