Caribou Lake Backcountry Camping

Caribou Lake Backcountry Camping is located near the rugged terrain of the Indian Peaks Wilderness in Colorado. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during cooler months to highs in the 70s during summer. Nearby attractions include the scenic Brainard Lake Recreation Area and the historic town of Nederland, offering opportunities for hiking and exploring local history.

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Caribou Lake Backcountry Camping is located in Colorado

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40.02155651 N
105.68276336 W

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Drive Time

1 hr 9 min from Boulder
1 hr 33 min from Denver
1 hr 58 min from Greeley
1 hr 59 min from Fort Collins

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Reviewed Jul. 28, 2021

Breathtaking Trail

Hiking conditions are usually the best in late June-early September in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Please buy your permit if you are backpacking during the summer. In the winter, no permits are required. Campfires are prohibited at Caribou Lake.

The earlier or later in the year, you will find that there are fewer people in Grand County during those times. Narrow switchbacks between Arapaho Pass and Caribou Lake may be difficult in snow/ice so travel carefully in these conditions. The weather tends to change very quickly up here so be prepared for anything.

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