About Lottis Creek Campground
Located in the Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Lottis Creek Campground is at an elevation of 8,600 feet above sea level. On the shores of Lottis Creek, this newly remodeled campground is a perfect getaway for anyone that loves the outdoors. Nestled in lodgepole pines down the Taylor River Canyon, Lottis Creek Campground is great for anglers, hikers, bikers, and four-wheeler enthusiasts. Two miles to the south, visitors will find access to the Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area. Hikers and equestrians can enjoy the trails of this pristine natural area. No mechanized or motorized vehicles are permitted in any Wilderness area. To the east of Lottis Creek Campground, four-wheel drivers will find many roads to explore. Cumberland Pass Road provides access to most of these trails. There are 47 single family campsites. There is one group site accommodating 50 people and 10…
- Fees: $26 per night per camping unit; $10 per night electric fee; $10 per firewood bundle. Lottis Creek Group B Sites 2-6 $250 per night -…
- Season: May 23 – Oct. 7
- Managed by: Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest, FS
- Where: 13 mi northwest of Pitkin, CO · 38.77558, -106.62753
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: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Cone - Lottis Cg | ATV road | at camp | 0.1 mi |
| South Lottis | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.7 mi |
| South Lottis | Horse | 0.6 mi | 10.6 mi |
| Union Canyon | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.6 mi | 2.5 mi |
| Union Canyon Spur | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.0 mi | 0.4 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 casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 20.6 mi
Water fill-up: 20.7 mi