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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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 31 at 10:37AM MDT until November 2 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

10:37 AM — November 1st, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected above 10, 000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Flat Tops, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand and Battlement Mesas, and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to 6 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

White River National Forest

Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness

This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.

White River National Forest

Weed Free Forage Products

The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.

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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