Gold King Basin | Wild Camping
United States
Details
- Verified:
- 6 months ago
- GPS:
- 37.87861, -107.84756
- Altitude:
- 3444.2 masl
- Website:
- None
- Contributor:
-
renwilson17
Amenities
- Electricity:
- No
- Wifi:
- No
- Kitchen:
- No
- Restaurant:
- No
- Showers:
- No
- Water:
- Natural Source
- Toilets:
- No
- Big Rig Friendly:
- No
- Tent Friendly:
- Yes
- Pet Friendly:
- Yes
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Beautiful dispersed campsite about 45 min from Telluride & a mile from the more popular Alta Lakes. Less traffic & higher altitude than Alta but a better view & worth it. Nice trails surrounding Gold King& rough roads. Easier & safer in a 4x4 or any high clearance, but I made it up the mountain in my ‘89 Ford Econoline. Drive up isn’t too steep but the terrain is very very rocky & narrow. I would try to go up early or late in the day (not dark) on a weekday to try to avoid having to bump into someone driving the opposite direction as you. Lots of good foraging around here & beautiful lake to read at! In August it was a little too cold to swim for me- low-mid 70s during the day, 40s at night. Definitely no RVs or trailers. 1-2 bars LTE T-Mobile
2-3 bars LTE Verizon
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My favorite campsite ever. It’s magical. It’s a little tight on the road at the very beginning and towards the end. I’d recommend a 4x4 or an AWD would work. Definitely 4x4 during the snow like you see in the pictures I’ve attached.
Report Check-InWe actually camped at Alta Lakes but rode our bikes over to Gold King. The road going over to Gold King from the intersection of the Alta road is no worse than going to Alta Lakes. The basin and views are beautiful! Bring your own shade because there are very few trees at this elevation and there are no toilets but the views are stunning!
Report Check-InBeautiful dispersed campsite about 45 min from Telluride & a mile from the more popular Alta Lakes. Less traffic & higher altitude than Alta but a better view & worth it. Nice trails surrounding Gold King& rough roads. Easier & safer in a 4x4 or any high clearance, but I made it up the mountain in my ‘89 Ford Econoline. Drive up isn’t too steep but the terrain is very very rocky & narrow. I would try to go up early or late in the day (not dark) on a weekday to try to avoid having to bump into someone driving the opposite direction as you. Lots of good foraging around here & beautiful lake to read at! In August it was a little too cold to swim for me- low-mis 70s during the day, 40s at night. Definitely no RVs or trailers. 1-2 bars LTE T-Mobile
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