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Vaughn Lake Campground

usfs · CO

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  • dump station24 mi
  • fuel station19 mi

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About

6 campsites near Vaughan Lake. Vaughan Lake Campground is a small campground in the Dunckley Pass area, 31 miles northwest of Yampa. It is along Forest Highway 16, a portion of the Flat Tops Trail Scenic and Historic Byway. Facilities: Trash collection, restroom, picnic tables and fire grates. Drinking water is NOT available. The campground has 6 sites and a maximum spur length of 22 ft.

Around this stay

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

  • dump station

    Dump station

    24 mi
  • fuel station

    Sinclair

    19 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    9.2 mi
  • trailhead

    East Fork Trailhead

    2.4 mi
  • attraction

    Ripple Creek Overlook

    3.7 mi
  • recreation site

    Dunckley Pass Overlook Picnic Site

    7.2 mi

Forest road access near this stay: DRILL in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. 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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