Free and drive-in accessible, Lost Mountain Site-3 sits within San Isabel National Forest outside Monarch, Colorado, with no reservation required. The road in has steep sections that one reviewer notes are manageable in 2WD with adequate clearance, though rain could complicate things significantly. Navigation matters here: GPS may route drivers through private property early on, so staying on the Forest Road is essential. Cell service is available on site. Hikers, mountain bikers, and OHV riders all have trail access from the area, and campgrounds around San Isabel National Forest give a sense of what else is nearby. Campfires and pets are permitted. Come prepared with your own firewood as a backup, and avoid the access road during or after heavy rain.
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Map & DirectionsLost Mountain Site-3 is located in Colorado near Monarch
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
38.568129416552765 N
106.2527034275252 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 9/9/26- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 9/9/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 9/9/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 9/9/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- 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.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 55 min from Pueblo, CO
- 2 hrs 16 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 2 hrs 40 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 49 min from Boulder, CO
