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Free camping near Twin Lakes?

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Dan Cooksey · · Pink Ford Thunderbird · Joined Jan 2014 · Points: 365

Headed up to Independence Pass for the weekend for some climbing. I am leaving after work Friday and may arrive in the area after dark.

It is my understanding that there is U.S Forest Land dispersed camping near Twin Lakes? I am coming from the Springs so I was hoping to crash on that sideof the pass.

Anyone have some beta on some spots? I am pretty much wondering where to turn off 82 so I am not driving around aimlessly in the dark.

Thanks in advance for any info.

aad453 · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2014 · Points: 0

There is vehicle accessible dispersed camping along the first bit of the South Elbert Trail off of "24" which is a right turn off of "82"

Dan Cooksey · · Pink Ford Thunderbird · Joined Jan 2014 · Points: 365

Great. Thats a huge help. Thanks a lot.

trice Rice · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2014 · Points: 0

If that doesn't work out then check out all the free camping on a bit further past off 390(from BV). There are hundreds of spots.

reboot · · . · Joined Jul 2006 · Points: 125
trice wrote:If that doesn't work out then check out all the free camping on a bit further past off 390(from BV). There are hundreds of spots.
That's probably a better beta. Driving up 24 on Friday night will be both annoying to yourself & people camped off the road. The free camping are along a 1 lane dirt road w/ few spots to turn around & not all that smooth.
Matt Pierce · · Poncha Springs, CO · Joined May 2010 · Points: 312
aad453 wrote:There is vehicle accessible dispersed camping along the first bit of the South Elbert Trail off of "24" which is a right turn off of "82"
Yeah this is a great spot but as with all things CO these days is now swamped with people. This used to be one of my fav little hidden camping spots and I don't even go there anymore...sad
Dan Cooksey · · Pink Ford Thunderbird · Joined Jan 2014 · Points: 365

Its ridiculous. But hey im glad people are getting outside. I had to give my weekends to RMNP a break. I was hoping to find a little more solitude this weekend.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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