I am looking at being in Colorado over Labor Day weekend and am considering hiking Mt. Evans. I am finding conflicting information concerning road closures, parking, camping, etc.. Any recent information would be very helpful.
1. Can I camp at Echo lake and drive up to Summit Lake parking early in the morning? Is there a reservation I need to get?
2. Is camping allowed at Summit Lake? In car or tent?
3. Any dispersed camping nearby?
I will keep researching, but was seeing too much information that was from last year or older that wasn't clear.
Thanks for any help!
Summit Lake Parking/Camping
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Re: Summit Lake Parking/Camping
I've seen two sources that say you don't need a permit if you go through the gate to the summit before 8am with the new permit system. Not sure about your other questions.
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Re: Summit Lake Parking/Camping
Ok. Thank you! I was seeing some of the same information. I'm also looking into summiting via the South Ridge and just sleeping in my Jeep the night before.
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Re: Summit Lake Parking/Camping
If you're already camping, consider parking at Echo Lake and hiking up to the lower Chicago Lake and setting up there. It adds a bit of time on summit day, but much more enjoyable.