4.28108 reviewsPrice
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
20 campsites
Season
June - Late Fall
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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Price
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
20 campsites
Season
June - Late Fall
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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37.8859, -107.8535
High-clearance tent campers who arrive Thursday or Friday will find the lakeside sites worth the drive. Fishing for 10-inch trout, paddleboarding, and the trail to Alta ghost town fill the days; pack in water and firewood because neither exists on-site.
Weekend day-use crowds erode the solitude fast, porta-potties overflow at peak season, and a subset of reviewers describe an unwelcoming atmosphere toward campers outside the area's cultural mainstream. If that kind of friction would wear on your trip, a weekday visit is the safe
Reference information about Alta Lakes Campground (Designated) - Norwood Rd sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Alta Lakes is a popular dispersed camping area that offers fishing and camping in a spectacular alpine setting. There are 20 designated campsites that are completely undeveloped. The access road to the area is narrow and rough, requiring a high clearance vehicle. <strong>Trailers and RV's are not recommended. </strong></p>
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Summer delivers the most reliable access and comfortable conditions, with daytime highs around 50–70°F and nights dropping to 20–35°F. Afternoon thunderstorms are common, so plan hikes for early morning. June can still bring snow at this elevation. Layers are essential year-round. Winter transforms the area into snowmobile terrain, with powder-filled meadows and frozen forests accessed via nearby trail systems.
Best access and comfortable temps; busiest season with full sites on weekends.
Alta Lakes Campground is a dispersed camping area located in an alpine setting, offering 20 designated, undeveloped campsites. The access road is narrow and rough, requiring a high-clearance vehicle. Services such as potable water and trash disposal are not provided, so campers must follow a 'pack it in, pack it out' policy. Restrooms are available on-site. The sites lack developed infrastructure such as shower facilities and electricity hookups. According to users, firewood must be packed in as the area has been picked clean by previous campers.
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