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Established Camping

Deer Lakes

Deer Lakes is located near Lake City in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas and open spaces, providing a variety of landscapes for campers. Nearby attractions include the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway and Lake San Cristobal, offering opportunities for exploration and outdoor activities.

Description

National Forest

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

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Location

Deer Lakes is located in Colorado

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

38.019534 N
107.188073 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets

Contact

General Info

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Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

Breathtaking

The site we camped at was a little further back into the area. Roads were a little difficult to maneuver. Wildlife everywhere you look!

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  • Review photo of Deer Lakes by Tina M., August 9, 2018
  • Review photo of Deer Lakes by Tina M., August 9, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Deer Lakes have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Deer Lakes does not have wifi.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Deer Lakes?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Deer Lakes. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Deer Lakes, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Deer Lakes?

    There are 4 campsites at Deer Lakes and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts