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Wupperman Campground

Wupperman Campground is a beautiful public campground located on the east side of Lake San Cristobal.

This campground offers several way to enjoy the lake, including public fishing access, canoe or kayak access, and picnicking.

Wupperman Campground is conveniently located on the Alpine Loop National Back Country Byway, and allows direct access for OHVs to the Loop.

It is also close to the Handies Peak and Redcloud Peak Wilderness Areas, to the fourteeners there, and to other hiking trails.

This campground is located only 4.5 miles from Lake City, Colorado.
Wupperman Campground. Photo by Mary Carkin.
This campground is located only 4.5 miles from Lake City, Colorado, perched above Lake San Cristobal. Photo by Mary Carkin.

Wupperman Campground Features

Both tent and RV camping is permitted here, and there is public fishing access from the shore.  Day use is allowed.  This campground is owned and operated by , 970-944-2225.
  • Open as long as road access allows; water is available May to September.
  • Campground hosts on site during the summer.
  • 31 sites of various lengths.
  • Some accessible sites.
  • Wooded & open sites.
  • No electricity.
  • Water.
  • Vault toilets.
  • Picnic tables.
  • Grills and/or fire grates.
  • Trash removal.
  • Dump station available. $10 fee.
  • $15 per night
  • Sites are available on a first come, first served basis.  No reservations are accepted.

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