San Isabel NF - free place | Wild Camping

July 16th, 2023 by hrother

There are some good options west of the la plata trailhead

September 2nd, 2022 by Mélanie Lapointe

Awesome place to camp. There are few creeks and a spring. You can fish, swim enjoy. Lots of intimate and flat spaces to park. We met someone that lives there full time during summer. Not cell signal.

September 10th, 2021 by lizmensinger

Awesome camp spot, have stayed a few times. The spaces do fill up toward sunset, but if you get there mid-day I've always founds a good place!

August 30th, 2021 by kimverplancke

Gorgeous, right at the river. Easy pull off and plenty of space. we were by ourselves and parked our 25ft class C left before the bridge along the river. 1hr from Aspen, 35ft or longer not allowed on independence pass.

August 1st, 2021 by brianna.enos97

Completely free, tons of space & camping spots. Perfect for big groups too. No facilities, so please BURY your body waste & pack out your trash. 360° Mountain views with a beautiful river, trees for shade, & designated campfire spots. About an hour outside of Aspen.

June 1st, 2021 by donismobile

No spot here is level but being next to the river is incredible. Definitely worth a stop.

July 15th, 2020 by Carol Janka

Stunningly beautiful place to camp. The entries to a gravel road are between mile markers 68 and 69 on the highway to Independence Pass. Several places to camp along the river. If you have a high clearance set up, cross the bridge near the gaging station to find a few sites with scenic mountain views near the Graham Gulch trailhead. Don't worry about the noise from traffic, the river will provide white noise.

October 1st, 2019 by gecko.famiky.free.fr

very nice close to thé river !
could have stayed several nights
many nice spots

July 27th, 2019 by functionalvan

Great place to stay!! Dirt road that leads down to several spots... some right by the river. Didn't hear noise from the road because the nice white noise from the river. Stayed 1 night. Seems any type of vehicle can access these spots.

July 20th, 2019 by fozzie.jpeg

great NFS dispersed camping between twin lakes and Independence Pass. couldn't find camping in Aspen but this place pulled thru. lots of sites with sprinters and trailers around. 4x4 might be necessary for some spots. pretty busy on a Saturday. stayed 1 night.

June 16th, 2019 by lizmensinger

Awesome. Mostly snow free. Great spot for hammocks. Stayed 2 nights- grounds were human quiet but the river is a roarin!

June 14th, 2018 by genesonstuff

Amazing views. Several campsites right in front of the creek.

July 24th, 2016 by viajeros

national forest campsite near us 82 between rein lakes and independence pass. nicke place near two creeks. free.