About Lincoln Gulch Campground
The Lincoln Gulch Campground has 7 campsites situated in a lodgepole pine forest close to Independence Pass Road. Sites are available for public use, and many recreational activities, including hiking, biking, 4 wheel driving, and fishing, may be enjoyed from this location. Please note that vehicles over 35 feet in length are prohibited over Independence Pass. [View Dates and Fees](https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/FSEPRD1095189.pdf)
- Managed by: USFS - White River National Forest
- Where: 9 mi southeast of Aspen, CO · 39.11756, -106.6955
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grottos | Hiking | at camp | 0.3 mi |
| Weller Lake | Horse | 1.3 mi | 0.4 mi |
| New York Creek | Horse | 2.5 mi | 3.8 mi |
| Braille | Hiking | 2.6 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Roaring Fork Discovery | Hiking | 2.7 mi | 0.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Old Snowmass (Dark Sky Community), 23 mi.
Propane: 24.1 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.