White River National Forest encompasses Lost Man Campground, a small Forest Service site that sits directly alongside the Roaring Fork River. This 10-site campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis from May through September, with sites ranging up to 30 feet for RVs and accommodating tent campers as well.
Lodgepole pines create natural privacy between campsites, while sites 3, 4, 6, and 7 claim prime real estate directly along the rushing creek. "Sites have table and fire pit and adult trees on soft dirt and flowers," notes Peter S., who describes the creekside spots as roughly one-fifth of an acre each. The campground provides vault toilets, a central water pump, and trash service, with each site equipped with a picnic table and fire ring.
Highway 82 runs nearby, though campers report minimal road noise due to the forest buffer and creek sounds. The Lost Man Trail begins directly across the road, offering immediate hiking access. Site 7 shares parking with site 6, which can make it appear occupied when empty—a detail worth checking for those seeking the larger creekside locations.
Campers looking for pet-friendly sites around White River National Forest will find dogs welcome throughout the campground. The $25 nightly fee includes daily collection by camp hosts, and the location provides quick access to Aspen for supplies while maintaining a forested setting away from town.
Description
There are 10 campsites available. Trailhead access to Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness is across the road. Two miles to the east is the ghost town of Independence, an early mining town. Lost Man Family Campground is situated directly across Independence Pass road from Lost Man Trailhead. The campsites are within a lodgepole pine forest at 10,500' above sea level.
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Map & DirectionsLost Man Campground is located in Colorado near Aspen
Directions
From Aspen, CO, take State Rt. 82 east 12.7 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground.
Coordinates
39.1214806 N
106.62452427 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 29 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs 43 min from Denver, CO
- 3 hrs 53 min from Boulder, CO
- 4 hrs 31 min from Colorado Springs, CO
