US Forest ServiceFreeArapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Indian Peaks Wilderness Camp CO
Ward, Colorado, Colorado10,880 ft🗓 Jul–Sep
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Arapaho-Roosevelt NF backcountry camping in Indian Peaks Wilderness near Boulder. 30+ alpine lakes above 11,000 ft.
Peak season temperatures
61°F
Avg high
40°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
North American River OtterSnowshoe HareLong-tailed WeaselMoosePacific Marten
Activities
BackpackingFishingAlpine Lake SwimmingRock Climbing
Amenities
Alpine LakeBear BoxCreek Access
Site types
BackpackTent
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Managing unit
- Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Jul–Sep
- Elevation
- 10,880 ft
- Peak temps
- 40°–61°F
- Rating
- 4.8 (89)
- Coordinates
- 40.0812, -105.5912
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