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Russell Lake Wildlife Refuge

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Russell Lake Wildlife Refuge in Colorado offers a landscape of open spaces and water features. Temperatures range from lows around 20°F in winter to highs near 80°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, providing opportunities for hiking and sightseeing.

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Location

Russell Lake Wildlife Refuge is located in Colorado

Coordinates

37.93826671 N
106.1440109 W

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2 hrs 30 min from Pueblo
2 hrs 51 min from Colorado Springs
3 hrs 17 min from Denver
4 hrs 5 min from Farmington

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Drive-In
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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.

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Leah M.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 12, 2025

Right off the road

This place is great! Flat parking lot with trash bins and bathrooms. Beautiful view! 55 minutes to the Great Sand Dunes.

Month of VisitJune

Cody M.

Scout

Reviewed Mar. 6, 2025

It’s a parking lot…

And signage says you can camp here so long as you’re “self contained”. I take this to mean, in your vehicle or a rooftop tent. No fire pits or anything like that, but there are pit toilets!

Month of VisitMarch