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Navajo Lake Trailhead

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  CAMPING INFO
In 2026, the U.S. Forest Service changed Navajo Lake Basin to a designated dispersed camping model. They have established camp spots in the lake area and ask that you do not camp elsewhere. When visiting this area, try to avoid busy weekends and have a plan B in case all campsites are occupied. The nearest alternative camping area is near the Kilpacker Trail Junction (2.3 miles south of the lake). More Info...
  
8/26/2008
Posted On: 8/26/2008 By: CO Native
Info: This trailhead is by no means 4wd. My first time there was in a VW Jetta and the second in a Honda Civic. No problems either time. Didn‘t even have to drive all that slow.
 
6/13/2008
Posted On: 6/13/2008 By: PKR
Info: Road is clear to trailhead.
 
7/13/2007
Posted On: 7/13/2007 By: cotajames
Info: Dry and 2WD.
 
5/19/2006
Posted On: 5/19/2006 By: KenE
Info: The road is clear from the NE except for one small patch of snow about 12 inches high. We were able to cross easily in a front drive sedan.
 
7/13/2005
Posted On: 7/13/2005 By: ColoradoScott
Info: We drove to Navajo Lake TH from the eastern approach off of CO145 just south of Lizard Head Pass on Friday July 8. The road is narrow and steep in sections, but is well-graded and easily passable by any vehicle to the TH.
 
6/6/2005
Posted On: 6/6/2005 By: rthompson
Info: Navajo Lake trailhead can now be reached IF you approach from the south (thru Dunton). If approaching from the east, the road is closed 1.3 miles short of the trailhead due to a rockslide.
 
6/1/2005
Posted On: 6/1/2005 By: daveartusi
Info: On 5/29 there was a sign at the start of the road to Navajo stating that the road was closed at about the 8 mile point. This would have been ok since the TH for Navajo is at around 7.2 mi according to Roach. Unfortunately, the road is blocked at about 2 miles or so by a huge snow pile.