Priest Lake Campground Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore Colorado

Priest Lake Road
Telluride, Colorado 81435

Lat / Long:

37.834862, -107.880891

Priest Lake Campground has 9 dispersed camping area sites and is next to Priest Lake in the Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests.  All sites are first-come, first-serve.

Campsites can accommodate tents and RVs. Trailers are not allowed due to lack of parking availability. Each site also has a table, fire ring and grill.  Campground amenities include vault toilets. Water is not available. Cell service is poor.

Matterhorn Campground is nearby and other campgrounds in the area include Mary E, Sunshine and Cayton.

Priest Lake Campground – Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes fishing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, OHV trail riding, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Campers can also check out the many shops, restaurants and attractions of nearby Telluride, CO. Trout Lake is also nearby.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Regions

• Lake
• Mountains
• National Forest
• National Forest Campgrounds
• Rocky Mountains

Campsite Types

• RV
• Tent

Amenities

Activities

• ATV
• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing