Where Forest Road 520 winds through the high country west of Creede, Rio Grande National Forest Lost Trail Campground sits at an elevation that keeps the season short but the access straightforward. The US Forest Service maintains this established campground from May through October, when snow typically closes the area for winter months.
The campground serves as a staging point for backcountry access, with the Lost Trail itself beginning nearby and connecting to the broader trail network that defines this section of the Rio Grande National Forest. Campers looking for different accommodations can check Lost Trail, which sits just down the road and offers an alternative base for exploring the same trail system.
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Map & DirectionsRio Grande National Forest Lost Trail Campground is located in Colorado near Silverton
Directions
Directions from Creede, Colorado: Travel 19 miles southwest on Colorado Highway 149 to Forest Road 520 (Rio Grande Reservoir Road). Take Road 520 west for 18.1 miles. The Campground is on the south side of the main road.
Coordinates
37.76836857 N
107.34964928 W
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Drive Time
- 4 hrs 22 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 5 hrs 18 min from Pueblo, CO
- 5 hrs 39 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 6 hrs 56 min from Farmington, NM
