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Established Camping
Captain Mountain Trailhead
Captain Mountain Trailhead in Colorado offers a camping experience surrounded by rugged terrain with elevations that provide expansive views. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during cooler months to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the scenic trails of the Arapaho National Forest and enjoy the natural beauty of Mount Evans Wilderness.
Description
USDA Forest Service
From the Bear Creek Guard Station, the trail gradually climbs through lodgepole pine and aspen forest. It skirts the bottom of the 9,869 foot Captain Mountain before meandering through meadows. The end is a steady climb through thick spruce and fir woods, up the canyon of Beaverdam Creek, and finally to the Echo Lake Campground.
Location
Captain Mountain Trailhead is located in Colorado
Directions
* From Evergreen, take the Upper Bear Creek Road for 10 miles to the Mount Evans State Wildlife Area. * Continue another three miles to the Bear Creek Guard Satiation where the trailhead will be on the right. * Or, start at the Echo Lake Camp
Coordinates
39.6573526 N
105.59342728 W
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 59 min from Denver
- 1 hr 9 min from Boulder
- 1 hr 41 min from Greeley
- 1 hr 44 min from Fort Collins
