Priest Lake Designated Camping Area offers nine free dispersed campsites with vault toilet facilities and fire rings, located approximately 20 minutes south of Telluride via rough forest roads.

The area is not suitable for trailers or large RVs due to limited parking and rocky access roads, though standard vehicles and small RVs can typically access it.

Campers should arrive early during peak seasons as sites fill quickly, pack out all trash, and bring their own water and supplies.