Sitting within San Isabel National Forest near the Mount Elbert Forebay reservoir, this dispersed campground outside Granite, Colorado gives campers a drive-in base in the Arkansas River valley. It is managed by the US Forest Service. Nearby dispersed options include Mt Elbert Forebay Dispersed just to the west. Campers should arrive self-sufficient, as dispersed sites typically have no developed amenities, and late spring through early fall generally offers the most accessible conditions at this elevation.
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Map & DirectionsMount Elbert Forebay is located in Colorado near Granite
Coordinates
39.11245148 N
106.3539034 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
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 10 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 14 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 2 hrs 20 min from Boulder, CO
- 2 hrs 27 min from Pueblo, CO
