I am going to be in South Colony Lakes next weekend and am planning on camping (I have never been there myself). Based on what I have been reading on previous posts and other sources.....it seems like there plenty of dispersed camping sites from the upper TH over to the actual lakes. Am I correct in that assessment or am I missing something? As a follow up.....does anyone have any suggestions for a good place to camp? Any favorite spots and approximate locations?
I also have a stock 18 Sierra with right around 9 inches (clearance that is). Based on what I have been reading and with recent grading....should be good right?
Any feedback is much appreciated!
Curtis
Colony Lakes camping
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Re: Colony Lakes camping
Yup, plenty of camping and your truck will do fine.
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Re: Colony Lakes camping
sweet...thanks Bill
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My pleasure! Just try to camp away from the creek and LNT since it's a fragile, highly-used area. One of my favorite places in Colorado.
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Your vehicle will be fine and there is a lot of spots to camp close to the lake. It is a pretty area. Have fun!
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Re: Colony Lakes camping
Keep your shoes/boots in your tent, otherwise mice might eat your shoelaces. It's a wonderful place, have fun!