Lime Creek Campground is a primitive backcountry camping area located in the San Juan National Forest near Durango, Colorado. This campground offers a unique and rugged camping experience for those seeking solitude and a deep connection with nature.
As a backcountry camping area, Lime Creek Campground does not have designated campsites or amenities. Campers should be self-sufficient and prepared for a true wilderness experience. This includes bringing your own water, packing out all trash, and practicing Leave No Trace principles.
Lime Creek Campground is located in a beautiful and remote area of the San Juan National Forest. The terrain is forested, and elevations can vary, leading to cooler temperatures, especially at night. The area is known for its stunning natural beauty, with opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and exploring the surrounding wilderness.
Campers at Lime Creek Campground can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including:
Lime Creek Campground is a haven for adventurous campers seeking a true backcountry experience. Its lack of amenities and remote location ensure a peaceful and secluded atmosphere, allowing campers to fully immerse themselves in the beauty and tranquility of the San Juan National Forest.
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If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding backcountry camping experience near Durango, Colorado, Lime Creek Campground is the perfect destination.
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Good for kids
I do not recommend taking the road to get to the campground unless you're absolutely confident your car can handle it off-road. With that said, it is so worth the journey. Beautiful and quiet, with loads to explore 😊
CAUTION !!!! The views along this road from US Hwy 550 (MM 62) are stunning but a single high clearance vehicle is absolutely required and 4 wheel drive is highly recommended. NO TOWED VEHICLES/TRAILERS. The road is extremely rough with large sharp rocks and only wide enough for a single vehicle. If you meet anyone coming the other way you've got a problem. Passing each other is only possible in a few places and it's 4.5 miles from US 550 to the campground. I normally like to stay 7-14 days anywhere I camp but chose to turn around at the first opportunity which was about halfway to the campground. My vehicle is a 28 foot skoolie, bumper to bumper. I have no doubt I could have made it to the campground (at a snail's pace) but with thunderstorms predicted almost daily for the next 10 days I was concerned about being able to get back to US 550. If you can make it to the campground, I'm sure it would be worth the effort. GOOD LUCK.
Amazing campsite all the way in the bottom of the canyon next to the creek. Really challenging road on the way in but nothing too difficult for high clearance 4X4. Beautiful
One of the nicest places i have ever been. We hiked most of the creek, then hikd up halfway to needles point. Our first night, we even had a VERY LARGE BEAR try to join us for dinner. Needless to say, camping in a tent, my wife and I slept with one eye open.
Remote and Beautiful. But you need a high clearance vehicle