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!