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Dispersed Camping

gilpin lake

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Location

gilpin lake is located in Colorado

Coordinates

40.8031073971449 N
106.66953721524358 W

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Access

Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

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WiFi
Available
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Good
T-Mobile
Unknown

Features

For Campers

Fires

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 25 min from Cheyenne
2 hrs 46 min from Fort Collins
3 hrs 10 min from Greeley
3 hrs 33 min from Boulder

Nora S.

Ranger

Reviewed Jun. 5, 2025

Hit this one on an overnight backpacking trip and boy was this just paradise. Awesome little trip with never ending amazing views. Definitely a little windy at the top and the hike back wasn’t my favorite but wouldn’t recommend it enough. Snow at top… be prepared.

Month of VisitMay