The Best Camping in Dillon

Willow Lakes via Gore Range Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Silverthorne, Colorado.

Peaks Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Frisco, Colorado.

There are 24 sites at the Blue River Campground that have access to well maintained vault toilets, fire pits, and picnic tables. The campsites range in size, from single tent to multi-tent use (however no RV hookups).This campground is popular in the summer and can fill up every weekend, so I rec...

Salmon Lake and Willow Lake from Rock Creek Trailhead is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Silverthorne, Colorado.

The hike to this beautiful lake is a moderate 5.4 miles round-trip, and about 1000 ft. elevation gain/loss. It can be done in a half day, or even as an overnight backpack. This hike starts at the Rock Creek Trailhead 7 miles north of Silverthorne. Although the drive is rough, it can be done in a...

Starting from the Rock Creek Trailhead parking lot, it is an up and down trek to Upper Slate Lake. The trail map states 10 miles each way, but accounting for switchbacks it ends up being closer to 14 long, hard miles.You will be among aspens and pines for the first half as you have a few moderate...

Wheeler Lakes is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Frisco, Colorado.

Peaks Trail via Breckenridge is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Breckenridge, Colorado.

The range offers many remote lakes and peaks which hikers can access from various points of entry. Wheeler and Lost Lakes lie within the boundaries of the Eagle's Nest Wilderness Area.The Gore Trail begins on the north side of the CO-91 pedestrian bridge over I-70. You will follow the trail up al...

Gore Range Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Silverthorne, Colorado.

Webster and Red Cone Pass Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Dillon, Colorado.

The Colorado Trail (CT) runs for 483 miles from Denver to Durango, crossing through eight mountain ranges and passing through six wilderness areas. There are great resources on completing a thru-hike of the CT; this post is about Segments 8-9 of the CT from Copper Mountain to Tennessee Pass.These...

Mount Parnassus via Watrous Gulch is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Silver Plume, Colorado.

Bard Creek Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Georgetown, Colorado.

Hassell Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Crested Butte, Colorado.

Spruce Lakes Trail to Mohawk Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Breckenridge, Colorado.