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gilpin lake

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Location

gilpin lake is located in Colorado

Coordinates

40.8031073971449 N
106.66953721524358 W

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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

Access

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

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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.

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Nora S.

Legend

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