Free Camping Collection

Dispersed Camping

Lincoln Creek Dispersed Campground

25 Reviews

About

National Forest

White River National Forest

There are 22 dispersed campsites for car camping along Lincoln Creek Road. High Clearance required and 4x4 recommended to access all campsites. All sites are first come first serve. No facilities such as toilets or water are available. Maximum 5 day stay limit.

Reservation Info

No Reservations. First-Come, First Serve Camping.

Suggest an Edit

The Dyrt Alerts

Get reservations at sold-out campgrounds.

Learn More

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

Rent an RV near Aspen, Colorado

Find RVs Nearby

Reviews

Add Review

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Star

64%
36%
0%
0%
0%

4.5

out of 5

25 Reviews

R
Reviewed Sep. 21, 2023

Dispersed on Independence Pass

After the Lincoln Gulch campground there are 22 dispersed camping sites that follow the creek south of Independence Pass. The spots are far apart and have fire pits and bear boxes. We had a great time camping here in September, although it’s pretty chilly at night with the elevation! Easy access to…

Site5
Month of VisitOctober
Amelia W.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 15, 2023

Dispersed as you get further out

Lots of good level spots for dispersed camping further away from the reservoir. Please use common sense and don’t just pull on to ground cover—pick spots that more clearly have been used/designated/won’t damage small plants under your tires.

Month of VisitSeptember
Kristyn C.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 20, 2023

Good but limited spots

If you’re lucky enough to find a spot, this is a good place to be! Keep going around the turn when you see the sign for the actual campground. The road is a little rocky, but I didn’t have any trouble in my Promaster without 4WD. Spots are pretty far apart and each one I saw had a bear box.

Month of VisitAugust

Location

Lincoln Creek Dispersed Campground is located in Colorado

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Aspen, CO travel southeast on Highway 82 for 11 miles to Lincoln Creek Road.

Coordinates

39.11694444 N
106.6958333 W

Open in Google Maps