Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)
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Know before you go
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- No drinking water on site — bring enough for your whole stay.
- Campfires are allowed, but check for seasonal fire bans before lighting one.
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🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- The Market at Mountain Village
- The Market at Telluride
- Clark's Market
⛽ Fuel
Shell
Conoco
🍽️ Food & drink
- Bar
- Telluride Coffee Company
- Oak Street
➕ Medical
- Telluride Regional Medical Center
- Sunshine Pharmacy
- Epiphany Dermatology
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
🎾 Sports
- Tennis
- Swimming pool
- Telluride Ski Resort
🏧 ATM & bank
- ATM
- US Bank
- ANB Bank
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Good to know
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Can I bring an RV or caravan to Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)?
No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.
Can I pitch a tent at Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Are campfires allowed at Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)?
Yes, campfires are permitted — always check for seasonal fire bans before you go.
Is there drinking water at Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)?
No — bring your own drinking water.
Are there toilets at Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
Who runs Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)?
Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed) is operated by United States Forest Service.
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