Can you reserve a site at Parry Peak Campground?

No. Parry Peak Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Parry Peak Campground

Campground · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Isabel National Forest (NF) · Open Access

9,428 ft
Elevation

Parry Peak Campground is a first-come, first-served campground located in a shady lodgepole pine and aspenforest along the whitewaters of Lake Creek. This campground is a favorite amongst anglers with a spectacular view of Parry Peak. Access to the Continental Divide Trail is just down the road. Firewood is available for sale at the host site.

High altitude sickness may occur at this altitude.

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During the 2021 season, water will be unavailable at this campground. Please bring water for your camp, including enough water to completely drown your fire, leaving it cold to the touch, if you are having a campfire.

Getting there

From Leadville, go 15 miles south on US 24, then west on CO 82 past Twin Lakes Reservoir andTwin Lakes Village.

39.06712, -106.40950 · 39°4'1.6"N 106°24'34.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 74°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	34	35	41	46	58	70	74	71	65	53	42	34
Low °F	5	5	13	21	30	37	43	42	35	26	17	8
Precip in	0.4	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.7	1.7	1.6	1.1	0.8	0.5	0.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.7 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 Parry Peak Campground

Can you reserve a site at Parry Peak Campground?: No. Parry Peak Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Parry Peak Campground

Parry Peak less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Twin Peaks (CO) 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
White Star 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lakeview Campground 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dexter 4.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Twin Peaks Campground 0.6 mi · Campground
Twin Lakes Historic District 1.8 mi · Facility
Whitestar Campground 2.6 mi · Campground
Interlaken Historic Resort 3.4 mi · Facility
Mount Elbert Picnic Area 4 mi · Facility
Whistler Point 4.3 mi · Facility
Dexter Point Boating Site 4.8 mi · Facility

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

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