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Russell Lake Wildlife Refuge

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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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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Drive Time

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

Cody M.

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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