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South Mount Elbert Dispersed Camping
Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Write a Review FR 125B Twin Lakes, CO 81251 719-486-0749 719-553-1400 Official WebsiteGPS: 39.0995, -106.3672
Overview of South Mount Elbert Dispersed Camping
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by RussKris on 7/6/2023
Longest RV Reported: 24 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by Phil&Nan on 7/7/2020
Pad Type dirt
Open Seasonally May to Oct
Elevation 9,612 ft / 2,929 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 719-486-0749
acedronemd asked on 5/19/2020
I have a 33 foot Fifth Wheel. The reviews here state very accessible. Was this for 122 up the mountain or 125B?
Reviews of South Mount Elbert Dispersed Camping 6 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 7/5/2021
Confirmed by 2 Users
Last reported 7/6/2023
“Great Spot With Great Views”
Reviewed 7/6/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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Drive down 125 B for about 1/4 of a mile. We arrived July 5 and most of the dispersed camping was open. We got a great spot and stayed 3 nights. If you want to hike Elbert drive to the end of 125 B. Great hike. Great conditions.
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RussKris would stay here again
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“Plenty of spots and close to the lake!”
Reviewed 7/5/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
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This was our first time to twin lakes and it didn’t disappoint! We were there over the 4th of July weekend so it was crowded but we expected that. I think on a non holiday weekend or definitely during the week this place would be amazing. There are quite a few spots that overlook the lakes if you can get them before everyone else. The ... more
This was our first time to twin lakes and it didn’t disappoint! We were there over the 4th of July weekend so it was crowded but we expected that. I think on a non holiday weekend or definitely during the week this place would be amazing. There are quite a few spots that overlook the lakes if you can get them before everyone else. The area is beautiful. There are plenty of hikes near by and you can rent kayaks or paddle boards down at the lake.
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JV would stay here again
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“Closed on 1/3”
Reviewed 1/3/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| Site Number: | N/A |
| RV Length: | 16' (Travel Trailer) |
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Went there on January 3rd and the road was closed with the snow. :(
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“Great views and trails”
Reviewed 7/7/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 24' (Travel Trailer) |
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We stayed through the Independence Day holiday. Place was packed on the weekend, but kind of planned for that. No fires allowed, but some had to be told several times by the rangers, ugg. Verizon was decent depending on where you were. Lake was close by with dome nice trails. Nice place!
Phil&Nan would stay here again
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“Beyond beautiful, and peaceful”
Reviewed 6/30/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Went up on a Friday morning in late June and there were plenty of spots to car camp. 4x4 is helpful, as is ground clearance, if you want to get across some unpaved roads and to some really cool spots. Went hiking on south mount elbert trail and found some great sites (rivers, lakes, water falls, aspen groves, and beaver dams). Fire ban... more
Went up on a Friday morning in late June and there were plenty of spots to car camp. 4x4 is helpful, as is ground clearance, if you want to get across some unpaved roads and to some really cool spots. Went hiking on south mount elbert trail and found some great sites (rivers, lakes, water falls, aspen groves, and beaver dams). Fire ban in effect, but we still found lots of other stuff to keep busy. Highly recommend!
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eyeswideorange would stay here again
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“Spacious campsite ”
Reviewed 7/11/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | Not sure |
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I found this location great for my wife’s second time out. There were enough other campers around to make her feel safe. Plenty of campsites! Bring a shovel for your bathroom. There was a good bit of trash around so we picked up most of it. Bring some firewood. Everything around us was picked clean, but there was enough small sticks to... more
I found this location great for my wife’s second time out. There were enough other campers around to make her feel safe. Plenty of campsites! Bring a shovel for your bathroom. There was a good bit of trash around so we picked up most of it. Bring some firewood. Everything around us was picked clean, but there was enough small sticks to get the fire going.
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Adventureclay would stay here again
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