Priest Lake Designated Camping Area
Find and Discover Recreation Sites and Trails in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests (via site)
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Know before you go
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- No drinking water on site — bring enough for your whole stay.
Location
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🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- The Market at Mountain Village
🍽️ Food & drink
- Bar
- Telluride Coffee Company
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
🎾 Sports
- Tennis
- Swimming pool
- Sports
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Good to know
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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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