12
Nearby Trails
12
Activities
12
Campgrounds
About Alta Lakes Camping Area
Alta Lakes is a popular dispersed camping area that offers fishing and camping in a spectacular alpine setting. There are 20 designated campsites that are completely undeveloped. The access road to the area is narrow and rough, requiring a high clearance vehicle. Trailers and RV's are not reccomended.
Know before you go
Alta Lakes Camping Area
Sun & Moon
12:57 PM
Sunrise
7:06 PM
Solar Noon
1:16 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 1:31 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 12:42 AM
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First Quarter
47% illuminated
Live12h 19m of daylight
Alta Lakes Camping Area
Season
12days left
Peak Season End
Closes in 12 days
LiveJun 1 – Sep 30 · Based on historical averages
Alta Lakes Camping Area
Best Time to Visit
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Off Season
September — September conditions
LivePrime season: June – August
Nearby Trails
Alta Lakes
easy · 1.72 mi · 71 ft gain
Alta Lakes Dam Trail
easy · 0.3 mi · 3 ft gain
Boomerang
moderate · 3.2 mi · 55 ft gain
Wasatch Descent
moderate · 10.78 mi · 1018 ft gain
East Fork Bear Creek
easy · 2.44 mi · 1089 ft gain
Magic Meadows
hard · 14.77 mi · 1113 ft gain
Waterfall
easy · 2.96 mi · 346 ft gain
Sunshine
moderate · 3.53 mi · 72 ft gain
Things to Do
Alta Lakes Camping Area
Alta Lakes Camping Area
Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)
Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)
Alta Lakes
hiking · Alta Lakes
Alta Reservoir Number 3
Telluride
Alta
cycling · Trails near 37.9°N 107.9°W
Alta Lakes Dam Trail
cycling · Trails near 37.9°N 107.9°W
Alta Lakes Dam Trail
hiking · Alta Lakes Dam Trail
Alta Lakes
cycling · Trails near 37.9°N 107.9°W
Campgrounds & Shelters
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