Alta Lakes Campground offers 20 designated dispersed campsites at 11,100 feet in a spectacular alpine setting near Telluride, ideal for fishing and backcountry camping. Access requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle due to the rough 4.

3-mile dirt road; trailers and RVs are not recommended. The campground is free, first-come-first-served with portable toilets available, but no potable water or other services—pack in/pack out required.