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Kite Lake Campground

usfs · CO

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  • fuel station9.8 mi

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About

Kite Lake Campground is located 5.5 miles northwest of Alma on CR 8. It has five campsites and none are recommended for trailers. Camping season begins in May and continues until the road is snowed in. Facilities include fire ring, tables, and outhouse toilets, but there is no water and no trash service at this campground. Campsites at Kite Lake are first-come, first-serve.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Shell

    9.8 mi
  • propane

    Ferrellgas

    9.6 mi
  • grocery

    Safeway

    10 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    11 mi
  • trailhead

    Wheeler Lake Trailhead

    3.2 mi
  • attraction

    Bowling Ball Hill

    2.5 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: BUCKSKIN in Pike and San Isabel National Forests. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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