Bailey Lakes #1859

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Flat Tops Wilderness · Restricted Access

10,323 ft
Elevation

The Bailey Lakes trail begins on the Hooper Lake Trail # 1860 and ends at Bailey Lakes. Follow the Hooper Lake Trail for about 3 miles to reach the beginning of this trail which contiues another 1.5 miles to Bailey Lakes. A high clearance 4wd vehicle is required to reach the trailhead. It is recommended to have good map and compass skills for this area as there is so much undulating terrain and multiple trail intersections.

Getting there

This trail starts about half way up the Hooper Lakes Trail #1860.

39.97380, -107.09070 · 39°58'25.7"N 107°5'26.5"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.31.92.12.61.91.12.22.01.82.02.12.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Bailey Lakes #1859

Can you reserve a site at Bailey Lakes #1859?
No. Bailey Lakes #1859 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Bailey Lakes #1859

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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