State: Colorado
Open: Seasonal
Elevation: 9600
Free: Yes
About: Priest Lake Dispersed Camping Area is a popular spot with no designated camping sites. The terrain limits the number of campsites, but small pop-up campers and tents are commonly used here. A vault restroom is on site. Limited fishing is available at Priest Lake, while the nearby Galloping Goose Trail offers hiking. horseback riding, and mountain biking opportunities.
Fees: None
Usage: Light
Water: None
Restrooms: Vault Toilet
Closest Town: Telluride, CO
Directions: Travel approximately 8 miles south on State Highway 145 from Telluride, CO. Turn left on Forest Road #628 just before the turn into the Matterhorn Campground. Forest Road #628 loops around to Trout Lake and accesses State Highway 145.