Kite Lake

Beautiful area. All sites at the official campground are walk in. I camped in my RTT up the road in a pull out.

Stayed here back in June and it was incredible. Was easy to get up there in my Subaru but I could see it being a bit difficult if you were in a 2WD vehicle. Campsites were clean and had incredible views. There wasn’t a lot of people there but everyone was very spread out. It was also extremely quite. I believe it was $15 for an overnight campsite and $5 for day use. I HIGHLY recommend Kite Lake. Will definitely be back!

Beautiful campgrounds at the base of MT. Democrat/Cameron. Unfortunately there are only five official camping sites so get there early to claim. This campsite is perfect for hikers attempting the decalibron.

This was a pretty cool campground in a good location, but there are only 5 official spots; the rest are dispersed camping along Highway 8, but there are several available. I wasn't able to get one of the official spots but had to find a dispersed spot, but I actually like that better anyway because it got you farther away from other people. Overall a pretty good location, especially if you plan on hiking a couple 14res.

2-WD may have trouble accessing the parking lot but should be able to get pretty close. Their is a $3 day use fee and a $12 overnight fee. The campground has an outhouse which is nice but otherwise it is very simple and spread out with beautiful views of Kite Lake, Mt. Bross, Mt. Cameron, and Mt. Democrat. You are able to hike right next to the trail head and the parking lot is nearby as well. Nice place, quiet and serene, perfect for tackling the fourteeners or a serene excursion into solitude, plenty to explore here.

At the base of three different 14ers, camping along the road by the river if you can’t stay at the lake. This site has a fee, toilet, no water on site, but there is water from lake a river. Good fishing along the river and great for doing the 14ers then coming back to camp

no great for sedans after about a mile from trailhead parking lot.

You'll take a road out of Alma, travel for about 6 miles on a pretty rough road. High clearance vehicle definitely won't hurt. Did see a Porsche, but they did not drive all the way to the end. People drive up to camp and to park to hike the Quad. We drove up and set up camp Saturday, lot was super packed. and campsites were already taken. Fee is $12, but I believe that is only for designated spots. I've heard there is only 4 sites for the area, but there were more than 4 groups set up. So sites itself are not clearly marked and identifiable.

We ended up crossing the stream and setting up camp there. So prepare to be able to walk your stuff out if the sites by the parking lot fill up quickly.

Hiked the Quad on Sunday, and not nearly as much traffic/cars compared to Sunday.

No water on site, 1 bathroom (1male, 1female). Next to a lake, above treeline so prepare for wind!!!

Would stay here just to camp, the sky was awesome at night and the mountain views around were epic.

Outstanding campsite. Plenty of fire rings. The absolute cleanest trailhead/campground bathroom ever. Adequate parking. Good camping community there overnight. Gets a bit windy. Gorgeous views.

Stunningly beautiful setting right at the base of Colorado 14ers Democrat, Cameron, Lincoln and Bross. There are a handful of dispersed sites available along the 4x4 road leading up to the Kite Lake Campground in addition to those in the campground. There is a lot of early morning traffic from people coming to hike DeCaLiBro so don't plan on sleeping in but you'll want to get up early anyways to see the sunrise over the mountains. I visited in mid-June 2017 and the 4x4 road was in excellent shape until the final 100 yards before Kite Lake. I couldn't make it to the parking lot with my Subaru Outback. Vehicles with higher clearance made it.

So often you have to drive quite a ways to get to 14er trail heads that a late start is inevitable. By taking advantage of camping right at the base of Mt Democrat, Cameron, Lincoln and Bross, you can get a very early start. Gives you a chance at being at the peak at sunrise!

The campground is run on the honor system. Drop some money in the box and find a place to set up camp. Vault bathroom in the area but no water besides the lake. You are at 12K ft so it is chilly year round.

Nice and secluded at night but gets busy come morning. The last 2 miles of road to get to the site requires a 4x4 or very high clearance 2WD. Even with clearance, you have to really maneuver around the washed out road.

Overall a neat place to spend the night!

The location of the campsite is great. Access to three 14ers, although Mt bross is privately owned and you can be fined for hiking up it. The 6 mile road up to kite lake is dirt and high clearance 4wd is recommended for some sketchy sections. The area is popular with dirt bike and 4 wheeler enthusiasts. It can get a bit noisy at night if you are a person who turns in early to get up for a big summit day. One way to avoid paying 12 dollars for a traditional campsite is to sleep in your vehicle and only pay the 3 dollars per day.