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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.

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.

White River National Forest

Cave Closure and Restrictions

The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.

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.

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

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