Beaver Mill Backcountry Campsite is located in Rocky Mountain National Park, surrounded by rugged terrain with elevations that offer varied hiking experiences. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during spring and fall to highs in the 70s during summer. Nearby, visitors can explore Bear Lake and the scenic Trail Ridge Road, both offering unique natural attractions.

Beaver Mill Backcountry Campsite sits south of Sandbeach Lake Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park’s Wild Basin area. The single-site camping area tucked in a lodgepole pine and aspen forest makes a good overnight stop for backpackers heading to the lake and its sandy beach. The 9,640-foot site is south of the trail above Hunters Creek about a half-mile west of the Campers Creek crossing. The campsite, like the other four on Sandbeach Lake Trail, is popular so reserve early. There is no pit toilet at the site so bring wag bags for human waste. Obtain water from either Campers Creek or Hunters Creek, but boil or treat it before use. Bear Mill is three miles from Sandbeach Lake Trailhead and gains 1,330 feet from car to camp. Allow three hours to hike to the site. The area is free of snow by early June.

Beaver Mill Backcountry Campsite — Rocky Mountain National Park

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This was such a fun spot for dispersed camping! The hike was definitely a difficult one so some experience in elevation is needed. I believe the exact elevation on the site is 9,770\. My husband and I are still learning how cold the mountains get in late summer/early fall so we felt unprepared when night came (waking up a few times shivering) but that did not ruin our great adventure! The creek was basically right next to camp site so you get lulled to sleep by the water. We took our mini camper stove to boil water for food and drink. Really good trails/views. Lots of silly squirrels here, chattering and dropping pine cones at you. But the best part was waking up to an adult moose and young across the creek eating. We cautiously approached for a look, however once they saw us they gave us a "snort check" and began to clomp towards us. We of course turned back to camp immediately to give them a respectful distance, but it was the coolest moment on the trip. (Be aware moose are aggressive especially when young are around.) We are eager to go back to this spot some day next year, maybe in mid summer/early summer next time.

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