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Mt.princeton Campground

Capacity:	170 People
Elevation:	8,900 Feet (2774.3 Meters)
Length of Stay:	14 Days
Number of Sites:	17
Reservation Contact:	National Reservation System: 877-444-6777
Reservation Remarks:	sites 1, 3, 4, 10-14, and 17 are reservable
Reservation Status:	Accepted

Outfitters and Guides

Mt.princeton Campground Reservations

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General Description

Mt. Princeton Campground is partially wooded with Ponderosa pine, aspen and cedar trees. The campground has 17 sites. Sites 1-8 are creek side; sites 7 and 16 are narrow (11 feet wide); sites 6-8, 10,11 and 14 are rocky. There is room in select site for trailers up to 38' and medium size RVs.

The Chalk Cliffs, Mt. Princeton and Mt. Antero (both 14'ers) are located in or near this drainage. The historic town of St. Elmo is located at the end of County Road 162. Other remnants of the mining economy lie within the valleys and mountains of the local terrain. The Alpine Tunnel is located on County Road 295, south of St. Elmo, and accessible by trail.

Fishing in Chalk Creek and Chalk Lake and various alpine lakes in the area are accessible by foot or four-wheel drive. Hiking trails in the area include the Agnes Vaille Falls Trail, Colorado Trail, Poplar Gulch Trail, Mt. Princeton Trail and Mt. Antero Trail. Several four-wheel drive roads area accessible from this drainage. They include Tincup Pass, Hancock Pass, Baldwin Gulch and Mt. Antero.

Directions from Nathrop: Drive west 7 miles on County Road 162 to the campground.

Directions from Buena Vista: Travel 15 miles south on Highway 285. Turn right on to County Road 162 for 7 miles to the campground.

Directions from Jct Rte 285 & Rte 162: Take Rte 162 for 8.3 mi. Left onto Rte 162A.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Mid-May through Mid-September .

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
single-unit campsite	Call for Current Fee	The services provided at the c
extra vehicle charge	Call for Current Fee	charged for additional vehicle

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Backpacking	Colorado Trail	No
	Family Camping	Mt. Princeton Family Campground	Yes
	RV Camping	Mt. Princeton Family Campground - 35' maximum	Yes
	Tent Camping	Mt. Princeton Family Campground	Yes
	Trailer Camping	Mt. Princeton Family Campground - 32' maximum	Yes
	Camping	Mt.princeton Campground	Yes
	History	St. Elmo National Historic District	No
	Fishing	Chalk Creek, Chalk Lake, Wright's Lake, Baldwin Lake, Pomeroy Lake, Grizzly Lake and Hancock Lake.	Yes
	Four-Wheel Driving	Baldwin Creek Road, Upper Browns Road, Tincup Pass Road, Hancock Road	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Narrow Guage Trail, Agnes Vaille Falls Trail, Colorado Trail, Poplar Gulch Trail	Yes
	Horseback Riding	Narrow Guage Trail, Agnes Vaille Falls Trail, Colorado Trail, Poplar Gulch Trail, Baldwin Creek Road, Upper Browns Road, Tincup Pass Road, Hancock Road	Yes
	Animal Identification	Narrow Guage Trail, Agnes Vaille Falls Trail, Colorado Trail, Poplar Gulch Trail	Yes
	Bird Identification	Narrow Guage Trail, Agnes Vaille Falls Trail, Colorado Trail, Poplar Gulch Trail	Yes
	Mushroom Identification	Narrow Guage Trail, Agnes Vaille Falls Trail, Colorado Trail, Poplar Gulch Trail	Yes
	Pine Cone Gathering	Narrow Guage Trail, Agnes Vaille Falls Trail, Colorado Trail, Poplar Gulch Trail	Yes
	Wildflower Identification	Narrow Guage Trail, Agnes Vaille Falls Trail, Colorado Trail, Poplar Gulch Trail	Yes
	Mountain Biking	Baldwin Creek Road, Upper Browns Road, Tincup Pass Road, Hancock Road	Yes
	ATV Riding	Baldwin Creek Road, Upper Browns Road, Tincup Pass Road, Hancock Road	Yes
	Motorcycle Riding	Baldwin Creek Road, Upper Browns Road, Tincup Pass Road, Hancock Road	Yes
	Viewing Scenery	Narrow Guage Trail, Agnes Vaille Falls Trail, Colorado Trail, Poplar Gulch Trail, Baldwin Creek Road, Upper Browns Road, Tincup Pass Road, Hancock Road	Yes

Related Activities

Cascade Campground - Cascade Family Campground is located in the central Colorado Rocky Mountains. A plethora of outdoor recreation opportunities are accessible from this site.

Hancock Lake Trail - Hancock Lake Trail is an old path used by miners to carry supplies by mule to the mining camps. It connects with Forest Developed Road 230 at the Middle Fork of the south Arkansas River.

Iron City Campground - The Iron City Campground is located in the Chalk Creek drainage near the well-preserved mining town of St. Elmo. This area offers many attractions for outdoor enthusiasts such as fishing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and four-wheel driving.