Parry Peak Campground

Parry Peak Campground is a first-come, first-served site in Colorado's Leadville Ranger District, part of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests. It sits in a shady lodgepole pine and aspen forest along the whitewaters of Lake Creek, with a view of Parry Peak. Anglers love it, and the Continental Divide Trail is just down the road. The Forest Service manages the land. The camp is at high altitude, and high altitude sickness can occur. Water may not be available at the campground, as noted in a 2021 season map. Plan to bring water for your stay, including enough to completely drown your fire, leaving it cold to the touch, if you have one. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Twin Lakes show July highs around 74°F with lows near 43°F. Winters are cold, with January highs around 34°F. Nearby options include the Twin Lakes Area climbing area about 0.3 miles away and the Rinker Peak and Mount Blaurock hikes, each about 0.4 miles off. Twin Peaks Campground is roughly 0.6 miles away.