High-clearance vehicles recommended. The access road to the area is narrow and rough, requiring a … Pets Allowed. Painted Rocks Lake is located less than 5 miles away by paved road. From the Mountain Village near Telluride, drive south on CO 145 toward Lizard Head pass. A scenic crushed-rock trail circles the Alto Lake (approximately 0.5 miles) with picnic tables and benches situated along the shoreline. Alta is a popular lake with anglers as fishing holds up quite well throughout the summer. For a list of other fantastic campgrounds to enjoy this year, check out this list. 1B Otto Rd, Pateros, WA, 98846. A lot of the camping around Alta Lakes has been taken away. In the early 1900's, homesteaders settled in the area to scratch the ground for farming. The lake opens for trout fishing the last Saturday of April and closes September 30th. The white cap mountains surrounding the lake were beautiful. Picnic tables and shelters are first-come first-serve. For more information, head to the US Forest Service website. Ranching & livestock came to Alta Lake when my dad bought the land from a homesteader in 1944. Picnic Table. We can accomodate groups up to 125 people at one time. 145. Note: Camping is permitted around the lake. Take the left-hand turn, and stay on the main road for 4 miles to reach the ghost town of Alta. Helpful. Fire Ring / Grill. The camping at Alta Lake State Park may be rustic, but you’ll be so close to Winthrop, Twisp and Chelan, you’ll be able to spend some time in civilization before returning to your humble campsite. Alta Lake Campground. Date of experience: October 2020. To get to the lakes, turn right at the town and follow the signs to Alta Lakes. Amenities. Read more. The marmot town in Alta ghost town was quiet as they were winterizing. Finding few campgrounds open around Telluride, I headed to Alta Lakes which was already crowded on a Monday. Get Directions Choose Your Site. Alta Lakes Road is 6 miles south of Telluride on Hwy. The Whistlin' Pine Ranch campground is situated on the south shore of Alta lake.We have 34 tent sites, 10 RV sites and 9 cabins. Directions From jct US 97 & Hwy 153: Go 1-1/4 mi W on Hwy 153, then 1-1/2 mi S on Alta Lake Rd/CR 1517. Wapato Lake Campground $23 starting/night Silverline Resort Foggy Dew Campground (4) Photos Overview Map (0) Reviews Overview. Expect rainbows in the 11-13 inch range along with carryovers to 16 inches. Hopper211 wrote a review Aug 2020. Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed) - Norwood RD Alta Lakes is a popular dispersed camping area that offers fishing and camping in a spectacular alpine setting. There are 20 designated campsites that are completely undeveloped. Large yellow-barked Ponderosa Pine tower above many of the campsites which along with fir, aspen and lodgepole pine provide shade for many of the campsites. Share. Save to Favorites Travelers Booked These Nearby. 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