There are so many things to do in and around Lake City, Co. You can hike, bike, fish, ATV, kayak, attend music festivals (in September!), and of course camp!
Below are your best camping options in the area, so you can enjoy Lake City and the greater Alpine Loop area!
If you are looking for something memorable to do, you might consider an OHV Rental to explore the Alpine Loop. You will go over two 13,000' passes, explore old-west mining towns and mills, see wildlife and have a day you and your family will never forget. Check out LakeCityLoopers.com for a high value rental, including (free) extras that no one else in town offers: soft-side zip-in windows, satellite based texting device, electronic GPS map and more!
There are so many things to do in and around Lake City, Co. You can hike, bike, fish, ATV, kayak, attend music festivals (in September!), and of course camp!
Below are your best camping options in the area, so you can enjoy Lake City and the greater Alpine Loop area!
If you are looking for something memorable to do, you might consider an OHV Rental to explore the Alpine Loop. You will go over two 13,000' passes, explore old-west mining towns and mills, see wildlife and have a day you and your family will never forget. Check out LakeCityLoopers.com for a high value rental, including (free) extras that no one else in town offers: soft-side zip-in windows, satellite based texting device, electronic GPS map and more!
Camping in and around beautiful Lake City, Co
Williams Creek Campground is just minutes from Lake City, Co.
Wupperman Campground
The campground is located along the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway and provides access to hiking, fishing, 4-wheel and scenic driving. Located on the east side of Lake San Cristobal, this county-owned public campground features 31 sites with excellent views of the lake. Various site lengths will accommodate ADA campsites, RVs and/or tents. Sites are available on the lake or on the cliffs above. The campground hosts have information available about the campground and Hinsdale County. If you have special needs, please do not hesitate to share with the host to better accommodate your stay.
Campers are required to store food and other items in a hard sided vehicle or camping unit constructed of solid non-pliable material.
Directions: From Lake City, head south on CO-149 S/Gunnison Ave out of town. In 2.5 miles turn right onto County Road 30. In 1.3 miles turn left (in front of Lake San Cristobal) onto County Road 33. Go 1.6 miles and Wupperman Campground will be on your right!
Castle Lakes Campground
Castle Lakes is in a peaceful forest setting at 9,200 feet above sea level. The sites are on a total of 41 acres, half of which is our 2 pristine lakes. (Bring your fishing gear) There are 50 camping and RV sites and 9 sleeping accommodations. The campground has full hook-up, pop-up, tent sites, & private fishing. Great showers, restrooms and laundry facilities.
Campers are required to store food and other items in a hard sided vehicle or camping units constructed of solid non-pliable material.
Directions: From Lake City, head south on CO-149 S/Gunnison Ave out of town. In 2.5
miles turn right onto County Road 30. Go 8.2 miles and Castle Lakes
Campground will be on your right!
Castle Lakes Campground is a full service campground.
Wupperman Campground
Williams Creek Campground is just minutes from Lake City, Co.
The campground is located along the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway and provides access to hiking, fishing, 4-wheel and scenic driving. Located on the east side of Lake San Cristobal, this county-owned public campground features 31 sites with excellent views of the lake. Various site lengths will accommodate ADA campsites, RVs and/or tents. Sites are available on the lake or on the cliffs above. The campground hosts have information available about the campground and Hinsdale County. If you have special needs, please do not hesitate to share with the host to better accommodate your stay.
Campers are required to store food and other items in a hard sided vehicle or camping unit constructed of solid non-pliable material.
Directions: From Lake City, head south on CO-149 S/Gunnison Ave out of town. In 2.5 miles turn right onto County Road 30. In 1.3 miles turn left (in front of Lake San Cristobal) onto County Road 33. Go 1.6 miles and Wupperman Campground will be on your right!
Castle Lakes Campground
Castle Lakes Campground is a full service campground.
Castle Lakes is in a peaceful forest setting at 9,200 feet above sea level. The sites are on a total of 41 acres, half of which is our 2 pristine lakes. (Bring your fishing gear) There are 50 camping and RV sites and 9 sleeping accommodations. The campground has full hook-up, pop-up, tent sites, & private fishing. Great showers, restrooms and laundry facilities.
Campers are required to store food and other items in a hard sided vehicle or camping units constructed of solid non-pliable material.
Directions: From Lake City, head south on CO-149 S/Gunnison Ave out of town. In 2.5
miles turn right onto County Road 30. Go 8.2 miles and Castle Lakes
Campground will be on your right!
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Williams Creek Campground is just minutes from Lake City, Co.
Williams Creek Campground
Williams Creek Campground is located along the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway and provides access to hiking, fishing, 4-wheel and scenic driving. The Colorado and Continental Divide Trails can be accessed via the Cataract Gulch Trailhead, which is a short drive from the site. The Lake Fork of the Gunnison Rivers runs adjacent to the campground and make it a great place for anglers to camp. 23 campsites.
Campers are required to store food and other items in a hard sided vehicle or camping unit constructed of solid non-pliable material.
Directions: From Lake City, head south on CO-149 S/Gunnison Ave out of town. In 2.5 miles turn right onto County Road 30. Go 6.9 miles and Williams Creek Campground will be on your right!
Deer Lakes Campground
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. 12 campsites.
Campers are required to store food and other items in a hard sided vehicle or camping units constructed of solid non-pliable material.
Directions: From Lake City, head south on CO-149 S/Gunnison Ave out of town. In 9.7
miles turn left onto County Road 5. Go 0.1 miles and connect to County Road 50. Then just 3.7 miles and you have arrived at Deer Lakes Campground!
Deer Lakes Campground is a get-a-way from a get-a-way!
Mill Creek Campground is peaceful and on the Alpine Loop!
Mill Creek Campground
Mill Creek Campground is located along the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway and provides access to hiking, fishing, 4-wheel and scenic driving. It is the closest "full" campground to Handies, Redcloud and Sunshine peak trailheads. The Lake Fork of the Gunnison Rivers runs adjacent to the campground and make it a great place for anglers to camp. 23 campsites.
Campers are required to store food and other items in a hard sided vehicle or camping unit constructed of solid non-pliable material.
Directions: Drive two miles southeast on State Highway 149 to County Road 3 / Bureau of Land Management Road 3306. Turn Right. Turn right on County Road 3 / BLM 3306 and drive 10 miles.
Williams Creek Campground
Williams Creek Campground is just minutes from Lake City, Co.
Williams Creek Campground is located along the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway and provides access to hiking, fishing, 4-wheel and scenic driving. The Colorado and Continental Divide Trails can be accessed via the Cataract Gulch Trailhead, which is a short drive from the site. The Lake Fork of the Gunnison Rivers runs adjacent to the campground and make it a great place for anglers to camp. 23 campsites.
Campers are required to store food and other items in a hard sided vehicle or camping unit constructed of solid non-pliable material.
Directions: From Lake City, head south on CO-149 S/Gunnison Ave out of town. In 2.5 miles turn right onto County Road 30. Go 6.9 miles and Williams Creek Campground will be on your right!
Deer Lakes Campground
Deer Lakes Campground is a get-a-way from a get-a-way!
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. 12 campsites.
Campers are required to store food and other items in a hard sided vehicle or camping units constructed of solid non-pliable material.
Directions: From Lake City, head south on CO-149 S/Gunnison Ave out of town. In 9.7
miles turn left onto County Road 5. Go 0.1 miles and connect to County Road 50. Then just 3.7 miles and you have arrived at Deer Lakes Campground!
Mill Creek Campground
Mill Creek Campground is peaceful and on the Alpine Loop!
Mill Creek Campground is located along the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway and provides access to hiking, fishing, 4-wheel and scenic driving. It is the closest "full" campground to Handies, Redcloud and Sunshine peak trailheads. The Lake Fork of the Gunnison Rivers runs adjacent to the campground and make it a great place for anglers to camp. 23 campsites.
Campers are required to store food and other items in a hard sided vehicle or camping unit constructed of solid non-pliable material.
Directions: Drive two miles southeast on State Highway 149 to County Road 3 / Bureau of Land Management Road 3306. Turn Right. Turn right on County Road 3 / BLM 3306 and drive 10 miles.