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Palisade Campground

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Booking & season

SeasonOpen year-round

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🏞️ Attractions

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Coller Wildlife AreaParks & play6.2 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗
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La Garita Wilderness
La Garita WildernessParks & play

The La Garita Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area located in the La Garita Mountains of southern Colorado. The 129,626-acre (524.58 km2) wilderness established in 1964 in Gunnison and Rio Grande National Forests includes segments of the Colorado Trail and the Continental Divide Trail. At 14,014 feet (4,271 m), San Luis Peak is the highest point in the wilderness area.

33 km · ~63 min driveDirections ↗

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Who runs Palisade Campground?

Palisade Campground is operated by United States Forest Service.

When is Palisade Campground open?

Palisade Campground is open year-round.

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