Colorado Points of Interest

Trappers Lake


Trappers Lake is known as the "Cradle of Wilderness." The 302-acre lake contains a strain of native cutthroat trout. 

Trappers Lake itself lies completely within Flat Tops Wilderness; motorized boats and wheeled carts for boat transport are prohibited.

There are 5 Forest Service campgrounds nearby.  Dispersed camping is prohibited within 1/4 mile of Trappers Lake and the campgrounds.
 


TRAPPERS LAKE
Campground Restrictions
No motorized boating.  Boats must be transported approximately 1/4 mile from the parking area to the lake: wheeled carts are prohibited.

See: Blanco Ranger District and Flat Tops Wilderness Regulations

    Points of Interest
    Location
    Trappers Lake

    Nearby Camping
    Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
    Deep Lake 35 10,475 ft
    Coffee Pot Spring 10 10,084 ft
    Vaughn Lake 6 9,474 ft
    Sweetwater Lake 9 7,739 ft
    White Owl 6 10,705 ft
    Himes Peak 11 8,794 ft
    Trappers Lake 35 9,747 ft
    Supply Basin 7 10,767 ft
    Sheriffs Reservoir 6 9,808 ft
    Trout Creek 6 8,164 ft
    Chapman Reservoir 12 9,269 ft

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