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Deep Lake is located about 100 miles west of Denver. The area around Deep Lake is a high plateau with open meadows and intermittent pine trees; it is just south of the Flat Tops Wilderness Area. The only established campground, Deep Lake Campground, is on the east side of Deep Lake. This is a good area for long distance orienteering activities and 5- 10 mile hikes. There are lots of jeep roads and hiking trails that interlock. Facilities at the Deep Lake Campground include tables, toilets and fire pits. How to get there: Take I-70 west from Denver and drive past Dillon, Vail and Eagle. Continue from Eagle for another 14 miles on I-70 until you arrive at the Dotsero exit. Exit I- 70 north (exit No. 133) on CR301, also known as the Colorado River Road. In about 2 miles turn left off the county road onto FSR600. This is a gravel road that winds uphill for 22 miles until you reach Deep and Heart Lakes. There is a wide variety of wildflowers along this road in July. Good car roads do not go far beyond Heart Lake, the road deteriorates and 4 wheel drive vehicles are recommended.
Created on: 2024-09-10 19:34:31
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