Campsite #5 at Big Creek Lakes Campground, CO

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Campsite #5

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30 ft Back-In
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Campsite #5 Features: Back-In parking, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

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@RODNEYH5129590 · Camped on Jun 8, 2024 at Campsite #5
Quiet and accessible, BC Lakes CG is great for camping, hiking and fishing. Just bring lots of mosquito repellent. Gorgeous backcountry camping.Water pumps were not turned on. Bring your own water. Excellent biking.
@AlexB5ADA4E0C5 · Camped on Jun 24, 2023 at Campsite #5
Site #5 is nice and has direct access to the lake shoreline but is also far enough back from the water that the mosquitos were less in the site itself. Was disappointed that there was still not a camp host on site in mid-June, so no chance to buy firewood or ask advice on the area. The water spigots were also not installed yet. Glad I brought 7 gallons with me. Those were the only drawbacks though. This campground is so secluded and takes a lot of time to get back to which keeps most people away. To see a half empty campground in June in Colorado is really surprising and was delightfully peaceful. I've dayhiked to Seven Lakes in years past so decided to explore some the other trailheads on the East side of the Zirkel Wilderness. Still lots of snow once you get to about 10,000 feet. We carried micro spikes and also sandals and we were able to handle stream crossings and occasional large patches of snow. Highly recommend this campground for it's design with several loops all with lake views including shoreline and also cliffside sites. Can't wait to go back. It was an awesome week of adventures and late night bonfires under the bright stars and crescent moon. There is literally no light pollution here whatsoever. Enjoy and take care of this place.
@DeniseF8919146 · Camped on Aug 9, 2022 at Campsite #5
The lake is exquisite, and we could tell a lot of work has been done on the campsites. However, the vault toilet was full of flies (hundreds of them) and the firepit was not clean when we came. We never saw the camp host once during our 4-night stay.
@MatthewC862969 · Camped on Jul 28, 2022 at Campsite #5
Second time here. Love it. Super remote, despite being an official campground. If you get a spot along the lake shore, you're pretty separated from other campers. Tons of trees. Easy little walk to the lake. Probably only complaint was bugs and flies can get a bit heavy, but just coat yourself in Off and wait for the sun to set. Great star watching.
@RichardB776 · Camped on Aug 31, 2021 at Campsite #5
great camp hosts, beautiful lake and camp sites

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