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Lincoln Gulch Campground

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The campground operates seasonally, typically opening in late May or early June after snowmelt clears Lincoln Creek Road. Independence Pass generally opens the Thursday before Memorial Day weekend, around May 21. The campground closes in fall when snow returns, usually by late September or October.

Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 8:00PM MDT until July 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

8:00 PM — July 2nd, 4:00 AM

...TODAY'S RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT... Winds are diminishing across the region below criteria for the Red Flag Warnings and have thus allowed the warnings to expire at 8 PM. Relative humidity remains very low and will only see minimal recovery to about 20% for a few hours around 6 AM in the morning. Winds pick up again in the late morning with more Red Flag Warnings tomorrow from noon to 8 PM. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet. * TIMING...From noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 8:00PM MDT until July 2 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

8:00 PM — July 2nd, 4:00 AM

...TODAY'S RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT... Winds are diminishing across the region below criteria for the Red Flag Warnings and have thus allowed the warnings to expire at 8 PM. Relative humidity remains very low and will only see minimal recovery to about 20% for a few hours around 6 AM in the morning. Winds pick up again in the late morning with more Red Flag Warnings tomorrow from noon to 8 PM. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet. * TIMING...From noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Air Quality Alert issued July 1 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

4:10 PM — July 2nd, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Walden, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Central City, Georgetown, Grand Junction, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Delta, Gunnison, Buena Vista, Salida, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, and Saguache. WHEN...900 AM Wednesday July 01 to 900 AM Thursday July 02 IMPACTS...Areas downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Thursday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

About

Lincoln Gulch Campground sits at approximately 9,700 feet elevation in a lodgepole pine forest within the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District of White River National Forest. The 7-site campground offers a quiet base for exploring the upper Roaring Fork Valley and the alpine terrain near Independence Pass. Access is via Lincoln Creek Road, a gravel road passable by two-wheel drive vehicles that branches off Highway 82 about 11 miles southeast of Aspen. Recreational opportunities abound in the surrounding area, including hiking, mountain biking, fishing in nearby streams, and 4-wheel drive routes that penetrate deeper into the backcountry. The campground is well-positioned for day trips to Independence Pass summit and trailheads accessing the Collegiate Peaks and Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness areas. Facilities are basic: vault toilets are provided, but there is no potable water on site, so campers must bring their own supply. Sites operate first-come, first-served with no advance reservations available. Due to the narrow, steep, and winding nature of Independence Pass, vehicles and vehicle-trailer combinations over 35 feet in length are prohibited on Highway 82 over the pass.

Directions

From Aspen, travel southeast on Highway 82 toward Independence Pass for approximately 11 miles. Turn right onto Lincoln Creek Road (Forest Road 106). Continue 2.5 miles on the gravel road to the campground entrance. The road is rough but passable for two-wheel drive vehicles in dry conditions.

Nearby Campgrounds

Lincoln Creek Dispersed Campground 0.0mi Weller Campground 1.4mi Lost Man Campground 3.8mi Difficult Campground 4.6mi Portal Campground 5.3mi Dorchester Campground 11mi Silver Bell Campground 11mi Silver Bar Campground 11mi Chapman Campground 14mi

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed —
Toilets Yes
Dump Station —
Wifi No
Pets Allowed —
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $28

Vehicle

Max RV Length 35ft
Max Trailer Length 35ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites —

Contact

Phone +1 (970) 945-2521

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Useful Links

USFS Lincoln Gulch Campground
Independence Pass Highway Status

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