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Parry Peak — Psicc

Description

USDA Forest Service

PSICC

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Recreation

It sits in a shady Aspen and Lodgepole Pine forest along the whitewaters of Lake Creek. This campground is a favorite amongst anglers with a spectacular view of Parry Peak. Access to the Continental Divide Trail is just down the road.

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It sits in a shady Aspen and Lodgepole Pine forest along the whitewaters of Lake Creek. This campground is a favorite amongst anglers with a spectacular view of Parry Peak. Access to the Continental Divide Trail is just down the road.

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Parry Peak — Psicc is located in Colorado

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39.067119 N
106.409499 W

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Reviewed Jun. 15, 2024

No water and higher prices

This is a lovely old campground. No water. The fs office said it was because the state changed the regs. on potable safe water and many campgrounds couldn't pass the new biometrics. I did notice the campgrounds closer to aspen have water. Hm? So we had to go to leadville to get water. 12 bucks for 30 gals. What are we paying for? Why won't the federal gov. give the forest service the money is needs. The state makes billions for outdoor rec. It is a travesty to pay 25 to 30 a night and worn out same old campgrounds for decades and now no water while the concessions rake it in.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Parry Peak — Psicc by Diane  S., June 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Parry Peak — Psicc by Diane  S., June 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Parry Peak — Psicc by Diane  S., June 15, 2024
Reviewed Jun. 21, 2023

Beautiful campground!

I usually only do dispersed camping but this weekend we found Parry Peak Campground and decided to do it. The spaces are spread out and private and the pit toilets are some of the cleanest I’ve ever seen. We camped in the lower loop of the campground and could hear the rushing river all night and loved it. We will definitely be back!

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Parry Peak — Psicc by Megan L., June 21, 2023
  • Review photo of Parry Peak — Psicc by Megan L., June 21, 2023
Reviewed Apr. 19, 2022

We Camp Here Often

For some reason this is a go to spot in this area. The spaces are a little close together but there is some privacy. Close to a lot of hiking. They did not have water the previous time we were there. I know they were working on it.

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Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2021

Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder

FCFS 

Check in 2:00 pm check out 12:00 pm Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am 

Open late May or early June until Tuesday after Labor Day fees may be paid by cash, check, or money order 

Fees: $22.00  $52.00

Picnic table, fire ring, toilet, firewood from camp host

Shady lodge pole pine and aspen forest that is set along the Lake Creek whitewater. You will spot anglers all along the cheek enjoying fly fishing. The stream is beautiful as it tumbles along and over the rocks and boulders. The campground is nice and flat with some decent size sites. Gravel base. Nicely shaded. Sites 1& 3 might be a bit noisy due to the highway that runs along the side of the campground. You may buy firewood from the camp host.

If you plan a trip be aware of the possibility of altitude sickness.

Directions: From Leadville, go 15 miles south on US 24, then west on CO 82 past Twin Lakes Reservoir and Twin Lakes Village

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Clean, Drain, Dry

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Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Jul. 3, 2021

Nice with a few flaws

This campground is just a couple miles up from town. Each site has a fire ring and a table. There is no electric, and despite what is stated, there is no water. There are 2 halves. There is a host on site who was available for questions. I have T-Mobile and could get some signal IF by the front gate. Dirt road, but maintained well enough, but not perfect. If on the right loop, many if the sites are just below the road. You hear it during the day, but even in a tent it did not bother me at night

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Parry Peak — Psicc by HootmonHarry , July 3, 2021
  • Review photo of Parry Peak — Psicc by HootmonHarry , July 3, 2021
Reviewed May. 22, 2019

Great campground, close to the pass and lots of hiking.

Some spots close to the road but it gets quiet at night as Independence pass is not heavily trafficked after dark.  It is in a great location, close to Twin Lakes but also all the hiking up the pass.  All first come first serve.  Pets are allowed, we had our dog with us.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Parry Peak — Psicc by Stephen D., May 22, 2019

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