Alta Lakes Campground

Near empty in late October before the snowfall, beautiful scenery with the foliage changing colors.

Wild boy basin just a short drive away provides some of the most secluded alpine lake camping ever! Probably need 4x4 tho

This campground is gorgeous! Make sure your car is up for the trek though. We made it up in our campervan but it was a little dicey at times. Everything is well spread out and it's dispersed camping. We didn't have any issues with people being too close. Spectacular views along the way! I would absolutely recommend camping here if you want to visit Telluride. It is close enough but far enough away that you don't get stuck with crowds or big groups

Favorite campsite of all time right here. Alta Lakes is tough to get to, but is 110% worth it. The views are stellar and the abandoned mine town you pass on the way up is pretty cool!

This is one of the best campgrounds in the lower 48. Bring a water purifier and make use of the natural spring that flows through the middle of the site. Bring a jacket too, even in summer I have woken up to frost on the ground. It can get chilly at 11,000'

Don't be dissuaded by the rough road. A Subaru or a brave sedan could make it no problem.

Please take care of this place. Pack your trash out, Leave no trace.