Public LandU.S. Forest Service

Priest Lake Designated Camping Area - Norwood RD

Ophir, Colorado · 9,616 ft

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Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source

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Wildfire 18 mi NE: Gold Mountain, 39,747 acres, 92% contained

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3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026

Price per night: FreeForest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
Sites: Not yet known
Hookups: Not yet known
Elevation: 9,616 ft (2,931 m)9,616 ft2,931 m
Pets: Not yet known
Big rigs: Not yet known
Land: Uncompahgre National Forest
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Priest Lake Camping Area is a popular spot with nine designated camping sites surrounded by stunning mountain views and dense mixed conifer forest. This site is a first come, first served camping area with NO fee. There are picnic tables and fire rings at each site. There is a vault restroom but no water and no trash service; please PACK IN, PACK OUT. Limited fishing is available at Priest Lake, while the nearby Galloping Goose Trail offers hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking opportunities. Trailers are not allowed due to a lack of parking availability.

Fees: No fees are required for this site

From Overture Maps Foundation — Places, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit