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Priest Lake Designated Camping Area

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San Bernardo Mountain (3,608 m)Summits & peaks3.5 km · ~21 min driveDirections ↗
Black Face (3,682 m)Summits & peaks4.9 km · ~26 min driveDirections ↗
Cross Mountain
Cross MountainTrails & trailheads8.1 km · ~40 min driveDirections ↗
Ames Falls
Ames FallsWaterfalls

Ames is an unincorporated community in San Miguel County, Colorado, United States.

8.7 km · ~43 min driveDirections ↗
Gold PointAttractions9.1 km · ~43 min driveDirections ↗
Yellow Mountain (3,924 m)Summits & peaks10 km · ~42 min driveDirections ↗
Ophir Pass Trailhead (Westernmost)
Ophir Pass Trailhead (Westernmost)Trails & trailheads

Ophir is a home rule municipality town governed by a general assembly and is located in San Miguel County, Colorado, United States. It is located two miles from the Ames Hydroelectric Generating Plant, the world's first hydroelectric plant to supply alternating current electricity for an industrial purpose (mining). The population was 197 at the 2020 census.

10.9 km · ~43 min driveDirections ↗
Wilson MesaTrails & trailheads24.5 km · ~76 min driveDirections ↗
Lizard Head Wilderness
Lizard Head WildernessParks & play

The Lizard Head Wilderness is a wilderness area in southwest Colorado. It contains 41,309 acres (167.17 km2) and is jointly managed by the Uncompahgre and San Juan National Forests. It is 10 miles (16 km) southwest of the town of Telluride and is named for a prominent rock formation that is said to look like a lizard's head. Lizard Head itself is 13,113 feet (3,997 m) and is a volcanic spire of cr

36.7 km · ~106 min driveDirections ↗
Lewis Mill
Lewis MillAttractions

The Lewis Mill, near Telluride, Colorado, was built in 1910. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. It is located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) southeast of Telluride at the head of Bridal Veil Basin, at 12,450 ft. elevation. It is a 60-ton capacity ore concentration mill.

125 km · ~244 min driveDirections ↗
Clear Creek FallsWaterfalls132 km · ~220 min driveDirections ↗

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Do I need to book ahead for Priest Lake Designated Camping Area?

No — it's first-come, first-served.

Is there drinking water at Priest Lake Designated Camping Area?

No — bring your own drinking water.

Are there toilets at Priest Lake Designated Camping Area?

Yes, toilets are available on site.

Who runs Priest Lake Designated Camping Area?

Priest Lake Designated Camping Area is operated by United States Forest Service.

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