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Lost Man Campground

usfs · CO

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  • 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.

  • fuel station

    Shell

    11 mi
  • grocery

    City Market

    11 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    3.4 mi
  • trailhead

    Lostman/midway Trail Loop Trailhead

    < 0.1 mi
  • attraction

    Independence Ghost Town Lookout

    1.5 mi
  • recreation site

    Discovery Picnic Site

    1.2 mi

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

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/6/2026

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