Deluge Lake #2014

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

White River National Forest (NF) · Open Access

8,789 ft
Elevation

The Deluge Lake trail begins near East Vail and ends at Deluge Lake: The trail traverses a steep, sunny, south-facing hillside for about 3 miles before turning north into the Deluge Creek valley toward Deluge Lake where views to the Sawatch Range and Mount of the Holy Cross emerge.

* There is a printable Recreation Quicksheet for this trail which is complete with directions, a map, details, and other information about this trail. Or to see quicksheets for other recreation areas across the Forest, click on the "Recreation Quicksheets" link in the right column and select the appropriate Ranger District.

Getting there

Travel east on I-70 to exit 180, exit here and turn right onto the south frontage road. Continue on this road about 2 miles to a small parking area on the left just before the Gore Creek Campground.

39.62863, -106.27384 · 39°37'43.1"N 106°16'25.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 77°F in Jul, down to 28°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F293342496071777467543828
Low °F791724313642413425157
Precip in2.02.01.82.42.01.21.81.82.01.82.01.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.3 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 Deluge Lake #2014

Can you reserve a site at Deluge Lake #2014?
No. Deluge Lake #2014 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Deluge Lake #2014

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

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