My wife and I are planning a little one night camping trip near Idaho springs, looking to stay on the easy/moderate side. What would you suggest for us? Looking like Loch Lomond might be our best bet but very open to ideas!
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My wife and I are planning a little one night camping trip near Idaho springs, looking to stay on the easy/moderate side. What would you suggest for us? Looking like Loch Lomond might be our best bet but very open to ideas!
Kingston Peak, Yankee Hill, Devils Canyon.
I think devils canyon provides the best camping in that area.
[QUOTE=FINOCJ;333093]I think devils canyon provides the best camping in that area.[/QUOTE]
I considered DC but wasn’t sure if I was confident going solo on that. What makes the camping superior there?
Of the trails mentioned above, I would say DC is the easiest. It has lots of good flat spots campsites with room to pull-out and fire rings, and lots of good views on the lower loop.
[QUOTE=FINOCJ;333096]Of the trails mentioned above, I would say DC is the easiest. It has lots of good flat spots campsites with room to pull-out and fire rings, and lots of good views on the lower loop.[/QUOTE]
Awesome I’m excited to have a go at it, my wife loves the idea of camping at the lake which is why I was considering Lomond. Maybe I can convince her otherwise!
[QUOTE=Jaycifer;333097]Awesome I’m excited to have a go at it, my wife loves the idea of camping at the lake which is why I was considering Lomond. Maybe I can convince her otherwise![/QUOTE]
Most of the Lomond camping is not by the lake.
How about Wheeler Lake?
For lake camping, Adams Lake is quite nice - but getting there is a task.
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[QUOTE=Jim;333100]How about Wheeler Lake?
For lake camping, Adams Lake is quite nice - but getting there is a task.
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While id love to give wheeler a go I’m pretty sure it’s outside my skill/vehicle capability.
[QUOTE=Tom;333099]Most of the Lomond camping is not by the lake.[/QUOTE]
Certainly good to know, I’ve never been to any of these so all will be a heck of an adventure
Another option, family car accessible (with 4x4 accessible forest roads to explore), is the Deep Lake Campground. Again, a trek to get out there, but it's a campground I'd consider visiting - lake views and Deep Creek canyon views.
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[QUOTE=Jim;333104]Another option, family car accessible (with 4x4 accessible forest roads to explore), is the Deep Lake Campground. Again, a trek to get out there, but it's a campground I'd consider visiting - lake views and Deep Creek canyon views.
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Definitely heading that way eventually but ideally around a 1 hour drive for this weekend. That does look fantastic though!