Dispersed / primitivetype
Freeto camp
Jun–Augbest months
About Dispersed spot · 5 mi N of Vail
- Where: 5 mi north of Vail, CO · 39.71001, -106.38101
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Weather by month
28°10°Jan
31°11°Feb
39°16°Mar
45°22°Apr
55°31°May
66°38°Jun
71°44°Jul
68°43°Aug
62°37°Sep
49°27°Oct
36°17°Nov
28°9°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 · 5 mi N of Vail from above
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Lake | Horse | at camp | 4.2 mi |
| Upper Piney | Horse | 1.2 mi | 2.9 mi |
| Soda Lakes Trail | Horse | 1.2 mi | 8.8 mi |
| Lost Lake To Piney | Horse | 1.3 mi | 1.6 mi |
| East Meadow Creek | Horse | 2.1 mi | 7.0 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
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Truly dark
The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Frisco (Dark Sky Community), 18 mi.
RV essentials
Dump station: 12 mi
Water fill-up: 12 mi
Propane: 17.9 mi