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Lincoln Creek Dispersed

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Lincoln Creek Dispersed is a National Forest campground near Aspen, Colorado.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Aspen, Colorado

National Forest
Managed by

Lincoln Creek Dispersed sits inside White River National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits right at the edge of Collegiate Peaks Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation
10,200 ft

39.1155, -106.6911 in Pitkin. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Lincoln Creek Dispersed?

No. Lincoln Creek Dispersed is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Lincoln Creek Dispersed?

Camping at Lincoln Creek Dispersed is free.

Is there drinking water at Lincoln Creek Dispersed?

No. Lincoln Creek Dispersed has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages Lincoln Creek Dispersed?

Lincoln Creek Dispersed is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Lincoln Creek Dispersed

reservoirfinder.com · 21 miles

Taylor Park Reservoir's mapped center point is 21 miles from Lincoln Creek Dispersed in a straight line. Current water level: Taylor Park Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Hot springs and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Lincoln Creek Dispersed, in straight-line miles: Conundrum Hot Springs (hot spring, 13 miles), Crater Lake (swimming hole, 15 miles), Turquoise Lake (swimming hole, 20 miles), and Penny Hot Springs (hot spring, 30 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Single Site: $28 per night
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Season
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Fee
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Sites
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Season
Not on record
Fee
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Season
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Fee
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More campgrounds: camping near Aspen and campgrounds in Pitkin.

Sources

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