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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!

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    I think devils canyon provides the best camping in that area.
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    FINOCJ previously posted:
    "I think devils canyon provides the best camping in that area."

    I considered DC but wasn’t sure if I was confident going solo on that. What makes the camping superior there?

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    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.
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    FINOCJ previously posted:
    "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."

    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!

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    Jaycifer previously posted:
    "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!"

    Most of the Lomond camping is not by the lake.
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    How about Wheeler Lake?

    For lake camping, Adams Lake is quite nice - but getting there is a task.
    https://www.google.com/maps/place/39...!4d-107.411207

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    Jim previously posted:
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    For lake camping, Adams Lake is quite nice - but getting there is a task.
    https://www.google.com/maps/place/39...!4d-107.411207"

    While id love to give wheeler a go I’m pretty sure it’s outside my skill/vehicle capability.

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    Tom previously posted:
    "Most of the Lomond camping is not by the lake."

    Certainly good to know, I’ve never been to any of these so all will be a heck of an adventure

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    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.

    https://www.google.com/maps/place/De...4d-107.2969329

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    Jim previously posted:
    "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.

    https://www.google.com/maps/place/De...4d-107.2969329"

    Definitely heading that way eventually but ideally around a 1 hour drive for this weekend. That does look fantastic though!

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