Dispersed / primitivetype
Freeto camp
Jun–Augbest months
About Dispersed spot · 4 mi NW of Vail
- Where: 4 mi northwest of Vail, CO · 39.68411, -106.39631
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Weather by month
29°10°Jan
32°12°Feb
40°17°Mar
46°23°Apr
56°32°May
67°39°Jun
72°45°Jul
70°44°Aug
63°38°Sep
50°28°Oct
37°18°Nov
28°10°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
See Dispersed spot · 4 mi NW of Vail from above
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Son of Middle Creek | Horse | 0.6 mi | 4.2 mi |
| Buffehr Creek | Horse | 1.6 mi | 3.6 mi |
| Lost Lake | Horse | 1.8 mi | 4.2 mi |
| Lost Lake To Piney | Horse | 1.9 mi | 1.6 mi |
| North Vail Trail | Horse | 1.9 mi | 8.9 mi |
| Lower Piney Trail | Horse | 2.3 mi | 9.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Rural
The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Frisco (Dark Sky Community), 18 mi.
RV essentials
Dump station: 10.6 mi
Water fill-up: 10.6 mi
Propane: 17.8 mi