Wanted to stay for two nights but only did two days, because a mountain lion tore a deer to shreds about a day or two prior to my arrival by my campsite and i was spooked. Had two dogs but had an eerie feeling and left early but it was gorgeous. Loads of OHVs tho

I drive an AWD - 23 Kia sorento for reference. These were some of the most gorgeous views I'd ever witnessed. Sites were pre-established but I was unaware you had to drive through trees to find the spots with lake views! That was new and scary for me especially because I arrived after work on Friday at 8pm. Site was pretty packed but people left Saturday during the day and then more people came so its definitely not a secluded experience. Be wary of the 4x4 roads ! i went up two of them thinking there were campsites there and there wasnt. The coord on the dyrt has you going up the mt elbert trailhead so turn keep going straight and then then left! You'll go up a hill and see the trees where u can go inside.