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Dispersed Camping
Lead King Basin Dispersed
Lead King Basin Dispersed is located in the White River National Forest, featuring rugged terrain with forested areas and mountain views. Temperatures can range from lows around 30°F in early spring to highs near 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Crystal Mill and the town of Marble, offering opportunities for exploration and sightseeing.
Description
The White River National Forest offers many dispersed camping opportunities, from backpacking to undeveloped car camping along designated Forest Roads.
There are many dispersed camping opportunities on the forest ranging from backpacking to car-camping along designated Forest Roads. Visitors are encouraged to minimize resource impacts by utilizing established sites rather than creating new ones. Dispersed camping sites along Forest Roads are shown on Motor Vehicle Use Maps, which are available free of charge at ranger district offices.
Visitors are permitted to drive vehicles up to 300 feet from designated routes for purposes of dispersed camping as long as no resource damage is incurred in the process. Dispersed camping within 100 feet of lakes, streams, and forest system trails is prohibited unless otherwise designated. Campers may stay for a maximum of 14 days. Some areas may have additional special restrictions.
Please follow LNT principles found here: https://www.nps.gov/articles/leave-no-trace-seven-principles.htm
Location
Lead King Basin Dispersed is located in Colorado
Coordinates
39.088833 N
107.121009 W
Detours Nearby
Marble Area
33 min away
Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Dispersed Camping
2 hrs 40 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 44 min from Grand Junction
- 4 hrs 4 min from Denver
- 4 hrs 13 min from Boulder
- 4 hrs 51 min from Colorado Springs
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- 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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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