Lost Man Campground
usfs · CO
- fuel station11 mi
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About
There are 10 campsites available. Trailhead access to Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness is across the road. Two miles to the east is the ghost town of Independence, an early mining town. Lost Man Family Campground is situated directly across Independence Pass road from Lost Man Trailhead. The campsites are within a lodgepole pine forest at 10,500' above sea level.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 11 mi
fuel station
Shell
- 11 mi
grocery
City Market
- 3.4 mi
potable water
Potable water
- < 0.1 mi
trailhead
Lostman/midway Trail Loop Trailhead
- 1.5 mi
attraction
Independence Ghost Town Lookout
- 1.2 mi
recreation site
Discovery Picnic Site
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Forest road access near this stay: LOST MAN CAMPGROUND in White River National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.
Contact & access
- CO
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/6/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

