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Bill Moore Lake/Empire Loop

Bill Moore Lake/Empire Loop is a high-elevation dispersed camping area in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests north of Empire, Colorado, accessible only by high-clearance 4WD vehicles due to very rocky and steep terrain.

The area offers multiple dispersed camping sites near the alpine lake with opportunities for fishing, hiking, and off-road vehicle recreation, though it remains snow-covered until late June or July and is best visited late spring through fall.

Be prepared with all supplies including water and bug spray (mosquitoes can be intense near the lake), as there are no facilities or services available.


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