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Blue Lake Trailhead

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Blue Lake Trailhead in Colorado offers dispersed camping surrounded by rugged terrain and alpine landscapes. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during cooler months to highs in the 70s during summer. Nearby, campers can explore the scenic trails leading to Blue Lake and enjoy the natural beauty of the Uncompahgre National Forest.

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Location

Blue Lake Trailhead is located in Colorado

Coordinates

38.03627793510291 N
107.80629770822553 W

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Ouray KOA Holiday

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39 min away

Drive Time

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1 hr 54 min from Grand Junction
3 hrs 7 min from Farmington
4 hrs 50 min from Pueblo
5 hrs 11 min from Colorado Springs

Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

Connectivity

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Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Toilets

For Vehicles

Big Rig Friendly

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Amy K.

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Reviewed Sep. 6, 2024

Quiet spot

The 7 mile road to get here was a little bumpy but doable for any car. No internet but starlink worked great. Plenty of spots before and at the trailhead. Beautiful spot near a creek.

Month of VisitSeptember