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Idaho Springs - Mt Evans
Overview

On the way to Mt. Evans and close to Idaho Springs. For its proximity to Denver, this place is a gem. Because the access road is a rough and steep dirt road (almost necessary of 4x4) you will only find tent campers and it probably won't be overly crowded. On top of the hill, this area looks over Idaho Springs and cell service is available.

Site Information
Recreation / Activities

  • NATIONAL FOREST - Arapahoe

  • COST - FREE

  • NUMBER OF CAMP SITES - 1, Large Group Site

  • GOOD FOR TENTS - YES

  • NUMBER OF TENT SITES - 4+

  • GOOD FOR A GROUP - YES

    • 15+

  • GOOD FOR RV / TRAVEL TRAILERS - NO

    • Access Road is 4x4 Forest Road

  • GOOD FOR SHOOTING - YES

    • Within walking distance

  • SEASON - 

  • ROAD CLOSURES AND GATES - 

  • AVAILIBILITY OF FIREWOOD - Good

  • NEARBY WATER - YES

    • Some small streams

 

  • Hiking

  • Shooting

Nearby Cities

  • Idaho Springs

GPS Coordinates:

39.686072°, -105.600557°

Best Spots

There are not a lot of sites with large level areas but there are some good ones. It will take a few more trips to pick a favorite.

Notes / Considerations

The access road can be difficult. I recommend a high clearance vehicle, preferably 4x4.

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Weather can be factor because you are on top of the mountain.

Pictures
Idaho Springs camping 2014 06 29_0134_edited

This area has some epic view.

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