Dispersed Camping
LEDE Reservoir Campground - Dispersed
LEDE Reservoir Campground is located in the White River National Forest, featuring forested terrain and a nearby reservoir. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Visitors can explore Sylvan Lake State Park and the nearby town of Eagle for additional outdoor activities and amenities.
Description
US Forest Service
White River National Forest
Located on U.S. Forest Service land, Lede Reservoir has become a popular camping location Lede Reservior offering fishing and free dispersed camping, available on a first come, first serve basis. The reservoir is at an elevation of 9,573 feet therefore, access may be limited October – May due to snow. DIRECTIONS/Map location.
LEDE Reservoir is a prehistoric glacial lake and in the 1930s, a team of four ranchers, whose names are immortalized in the facility’s name (Lundgren, Erickson, Doll and Engstrom), took advantage of the site and constructed the reservoir and the dam. In 2017 the Town of Gypsum completed rehabilitation and enlargement of the reservoir, doubling the capacity to 947-acre feet to serve as a water storage facility for the Gypsum Community.
Location
LEDE Reservoir Campground - Dispersed is located in Colorado
Coordinates
39.46915035 N
106.77670097 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobilePoor
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 40 min from Grand Junction
- 3 hrs 11 min from Denver
- 3 hrs 21 min from Boulder
- 3 hrs 59 min from Colorado Springs
