Colorado · Camping · Near Idaho Springs

Diamond Lake Campground

Jun, Sep
best months

Is Diamond Lake Campground open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests.

As of · Source: USFS · Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 10,982 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
  • Indian Peaks WildernessBoulder Ranger District · Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests

Diamond Lake Campground is a campground in Colorado at about 10,982 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Diamond Lake Campground

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Lookout Grill

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 4 mi

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  • Best time to go · Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit Diamond Lake Campground

    Best months: June and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      29° / 12°

      15 wet

    2. Feb

      28° / 11°

      16 wet

    3. Mar

      36° / 17°

      16 wet

    4. Apr

      40° / 22°

      17 wet

    5. May

      50° / 29°

      16 wet

    6. Jun

      62° / 36°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      68° / 43°

      14 wet

    8. Aug

      66° / 41°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      59° / 34°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      47° / 26°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      35° / 19°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      28° / 12°

      15 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Boulder 14 W, CO, 6.5 mi away at 9,828 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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