Can you reserve a site at Lower/Upper Slate Lakes #65?

No. Lower/Upper Slate Lakes #65 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Lower/Upper Slate Lakes #65

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

White River National Forest (NF) · Open Access

9,062 ft
Elevation

Both Lower and Upper Slate Lakes are set in the spectacular scenery of the Gore Range in the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area. In the lower part of Slate Creek drainage you can enjoy open sagebrush meadows, Aspen trees groves and the creek. The trail then climbs steadily up to both lakes. Because of the distance of these lakes from the trailhead, most people access this area by backpacking so they can enjoy multiple days in the area. Access for the day is possible but will be a full day.

* 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

From I-70 take Exit 205, Silverthorne / Dillon, and travel north on HWY 9 for approximately 7.7 miles. On your left will be Rock Creek Road (FDR 1350) across from the Blue River Campground. Follow the dirt road for approximately 1.2 miles and turn left at the road marked “Rock Creek”. Follow this road approximately 1.7 miles to the Rock Creek Trailhead which is at the end of the road.

39.76318, -106.19455 · 39°45'47.4"N 106°11'40.4"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.5 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 Lower/Upper Slate Lakes #65

Can you reserve a site at Lower/Upper Slate Lakes #65?: No. Lower/Upper Slate Lakes #65 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Lower/Upper Slate Lakes #65

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

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