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Hidden Valley

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Hidden Valley is a National Forest campground near Lake City, Colorado.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Lake City, Colorado

National Forest
Managed by

Hidden Valley sits inside Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits right at the edge of Powderhorn Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.1 miles outside the boundary of La Garita 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
9,685 ft

38.0414, -107.1328 in Hinsdale. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Hidden Valley?

No. Hidden Valley 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 Hidden Valley?

Camping at Hidden Valley is free.

Is there drinking water at Hidden Valley?

No. Hidden Valley has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages Hidden Valley?

Hidden Valley is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Hidden Valley

reservoirfinder.com · 26 miles

Silver Jack Reservoir's mapped center point is 26 miles from Hidden Valley in a straight line. Current water level: Silver Jack Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Hidden Valley, in straight-line miles: Box Canyon Hot Springs (hot spring, 29 miles), and Ouray Hot Springs (hot spring, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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Sources

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