Free dispersed camping in White River National Forest, Lead King Basin sits in forested terrain near creeks and river corridors east of Marble. No fee, no reservation system, and no developed facilities mean campers should arrive self-sufficient with water filtration and waste pack-out supplies. Fires and pets are both permitted. Those exploring camping near White River National Forest will find this basin accessible by vehicle as well as on foot. Snow can close access roads well into June, so confirm road conditions before heading in.
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
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLead King Basin Dispersed is located in Colorado near Marble
Coordinates
39.088833 N
107.121009 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
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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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 44 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 4 hrs 4 min from Denver, CO
- 4 hrs 13 min from Boulder, CO
- 4 hrs 51 min from Colorado Springs, CO
