Amenities. Date of experience: October 2020. Alta Lakes Road is 6 miles south of Telluride on Hwy. From the Mountain Village near Telluride, drive south on CO 145 toward Lizard Head pass. Note: Camping is permitted around the lake. Wapato Lake Campground $23 starting/night Silverline Resort Foggy Dew Campground (4) Photos Overview Map (0) Reviews Overview. The Whistlin' Pine Ranch campground is situated on the south shore of Alta lake.We have 34 tent sites, 10 RV sites and 9 cabins. Hopper211 wrote a review Aug 2020. High-clearance vehicles recommended. Expect rainbows in the 11-13 inch range along with carryovers to 16 inches. Finding few campgrounds open around Telluride, I headed to Alta Lakes which was already crowded on a Monday. Ranching & livestock came to Alta Lake when my dad bought the land from a homesteader in 1944. Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed) - Norwood RD Alta Lakes is a popular dispersed camping area that offers fishing and camping in a spectacular alpine setting. Miners and trappers passed through the Alta Coulee south of the lake in search of pelt and valuable gem & ore. A scenic crushed-rock trail circles the Alto Lake (approximately 0.5 miles) with picnic tables and benches situated along the shoreline. Read more. Directions From jct US 97 & Hwy 153: Go 1-1/4 mi W on Hwy 153, then 1-1/2 mi S on Alta Lake Rd/CR 1517. Save to Favorites Travelers Booked These Nearby. 1B Otto Rd, Pateros, WA, 98846. For a list of other fantastic campgrounds to enjoy this year, check out this list. Large yellow-barked Ponderosa Pine tower above many of the campsites which along with fir, aspen and lodgepole pine provide shade for many of the campsites. In the early 1900's, homesteaders settled in the area to scratch the ground for farming. Alta Lake Campground. To get to the lakes, turn right at the town and follow the signs to Alta Lakes. Painted Rocks Lake is located less than 5 miles away by paved road. 145. Get Directions A lot of the camping around Alta Lakes has been taken away. Share. There are 20 designated campsites that are completely undeveloped. Pets Allowed. The marmot town in Alta ghost town was quiet as they were winterizing. Helpful. Alta is a popular lake with anglers as fishing holds up quite well throughout the summer. Choose Your Site. Picnic Table. The camping at Alta Lake State Park may be rustic, but you’ll be so close to Winthrop, Twisp and Chelan, you’ll be able to spend some time in civilization before returning to your humble campsite. Kokanee fishing has taken off since 2014 with anglers regularly harvesting fish in the 11-13 inch range. The white cap mountains surrounding the lake were beautiful. $25 starting/night 4.0. We can accomodate groups up to 125 people at one time. Alta campground is located along the West Fork of the Bitterroot River, a popular fishing river in the area. Picnic tables and shelters are first-come first-serve. For more information, head to the US Forest Service website. Fire Ring / Grill. Note - camping is ONLY allowed in numbered spots, though there are an abundance of other sites w fire pits Ranger Pete explained the plans to restore the area surrounding the upper lakes to the unscarred alpine meadows they’re meant to be. The access road to the area is narrow and rough, requiring a … The lake opens for trout fishing the last Saturday of April and closes September 30th. Take the left-hand turn, and stay on the main road for 4 miles to reach the ghost town of Alta. There is a state park with camping and boat launching facilities, as well as a private resort with cabins and gravel launch site.