Lost Lake Campground is a great place for families to camp. Kids and parents alike will enjoy fishing and hiking around Lost Lake, Dollar Lake and Lost Lake Slough. Beckwith Pass provides breathtaking vistas of Ruby Mountain Range. The wildflowers in this region are phenomenal during mid-July and early August.
Directions from Crested Butte: From Crested Butte follow Whiterock Avenue west. It eventually turns into Kebler Pass Road. Follow Kebler Pass for approximately 15 miles to Lost Lake Road (Forest Road 706). Turn left on to Lost Lake Road and follow it to the campground.
Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available:
Mid-May through Early November .
Fee Information
Type
Price
Remarks
campsite, single-unit
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Facilities include parking spu
Current Conditions & Trip Reports
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Difficulty: Number of People Encountered: 50+ ppl Recommend to a Friend: Not Recommended Report: This is not the beautiful location is used to be. The campground has been "remodeled" and now there are 15 camping sites where there used to be 11, along with 6 "Horse" sites that have been added. Camping fees start at $18 per night. A parking lot is now directly in front of the lake. The place was so crowded, we turned around and left.
Difficulty: Number of People Encountered: 11-25 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Highly Report: Nice camp sites, clean toilets; beautiful views from Three Lakes Trail. Great for half-day hikes.
Difficulty: Moderate Number of People Encountered: 11-25 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Highly Report: (18-JUL-01) The camp host was very friendly, and the toilet facilities were clean. The trails from the campground up through the surrounding mountains were very scenic and just right for an afternoon hike.
Difficulty: Easy Number of People Encountered: 25-50 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Highly Report: Great day hikes around lake to Dollar Lake and waterfalls. Picture postcard views. Great temp's.
Recreation Opportunities
Activity
Remarks
On Site
Camping
Lost Lake Campground
Yes
Automobile Travel
West Elk Loop Scenic Byway
No
Cold Water Fishing
Lost Lake Slough, Lost Lake, Dollar Lake
Yes
Hiking & Walking
Three Lakes Trail, Beckwith Pass Trail
Yes
Horseback Riding
Beckwith Pass Trail
Yes
Scenic Driving
West Elk Loop Scenic Byway
No
Related Activities
Beckwith Pass Trail #440 - The trail is in good condition and easy to follow. The trail from Beckwith Pass is well worth a single day excursion.
Lost Lake, Lost Lake Slough and Dollar Lake - Brook trout up to twenty one inches can be caught out of Lost Lake and Dollar Lake, with the average size running between eight to ten inches.
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