Winfield Dispersed Camping Area
The Winfield dispersed camping area, just off of FSR 390 with a few flat areas for RVs or tents. The Winfield historic site is only a 5-minute walk and Clear Creek offers great fishing opportunities. There are hiking opportunities nearby at the South Fork Clear Creek Trailhead to Mount Huron and the Lake Ann Trail #1462 that follows the Continental Divide Trail National Scenic Trail as well as the North Fork Clear Creek Trail #1463.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.98488333
Longitude: -106.44146778
Directions
From Leadville: Travel 19 miles south on US Highway 24, turn right on Lake County Road 390 (Clear Creek Road) then travel 11 miles on CR 390 to the Winfield Mining Camp Interpretive Site, the camping area is just south of the site on FS 390.
From Buena Vista: Travel 14 miles north on US Highway 24, turn left on Lake County Road 390 (Clear Creek Road) then travel 11 miles on CR 390 to the Winfield Mining Camp Interpretive Site, the camping area is just south of the site on FS 390.
The first few miles of Lake County Road 390 (Clear Creek Road) go through private property, please be respectful and stay on the road.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Groups
These recreation sites and trail segments are located along the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.