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Leadville / Arkansas Headwaters Foraging Conditions — ForageIQ

Leadville / Arkansas Headwaters

9,000–12,000 ft · CO🚗 Directions

Lake County high-country along the upper Arkansas River. Prime king bolete zone above 10,000 ft. Late snowmelt extends the season. Mosquito and Sawatch ranges.

Trees:Engelmann Spruce Subalpine Fir Bristlecone Pine

Permit Info →

Updated Apr 19, 6:09 PM MT

Foraging Potential60/100

✅Moisture

❌Soil Temp

❌No Freeze

✅No Drought

Precip 7d

0.70"

Precip 14d

0.90"

Soil Temp

33°F

SWE

Snow Water Equivalent — how much water is in the snowpack vs. normal. Declining SWE means snowmelt is adding moisture to the soil.

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Nearby Camping

Within(20)

PRINTER BOY

developed

USFS~2.8 mi from center

Pike-San Isabel National Forests

Reserve →

MOLLY BROWN

developed

USFS~2.9 mi from centerExtra Vehicle Fee $10.00/night

Reserve →

Silver Dollar Campground

developed

USFS~2.9 mi from center

SILVER DOLLAR

developed

USFS~2.9 mi from centerExtra Vehicle Fee $10.00/night

Reserve →

Belle of Colorado Campground

developed

USFS~3 mi from center

Pike-San Isabel National Forests

BABY DOE

developed

USFS~3 mi from centerExtra Vehicle Fee $10.00/night

Reserve →

Molly Brown Campground

developed

USFS~3 mi from centerFee required/night

Pike-San Isabel National Forests

Reserve →

Silver Dollar Campground

developed

USFS~3 mi from centerFee required/night

Pike-San Isabel National Forests

Reserve →

FATHER DYER

developed

USFS~3.1 mi from centerExtra Vehicle Fee $10.00/night

Pike-San Isabel National Forests

Reserve →

OFF SEASON Nice spot

backcountry

~3.1 mi from center

Father Dyer Campground

developed

USFS~3.2 mi from center

Baby Doe Campground

developed

USFS~3.2 mi from centerFee required/night

Pike-San Isabel National Forests

Reserve →

Matchless Campground

developed

USFS~3.2 mi from center

Pike-San Isabel National Forests

Tabor Campground

developed

USFS~3.5 mi from centerFee required/night

Pike-San Isabel National Forests

Reserve →

Sugar Loafin'

developed

~3.9 mi from centerFee required/night

MAY QUEEN

developed

USFS~7.3 mi from centerExtra Vehicle Fee $10.00/night

Reserve →

May Queen Campground

developed

USFS~7.5 mi from centerFee required/night

Pike-San Isabel National Forests

Reserve →

Halfmoon East Campground

developed

USFS~8.2 mi from center

Pike-San Isabel National Forests

Halfmoon West Campground

developed

USFS~8.3 mi from centerFee required/night

Pike-San Isabel National Forests

Reserve →

Elbert Creek Campground

developed

USFS~9.1 mi from centerFee required/night

Pike-San Isabel National Forests

Reserve →

⚠ Road Access Notice

Always verify road access is public before following GPS directions to mountain areas. Many forest roads are seasonal, gated, or require 4WD. Dispersed camping follows USFS/BLM rules (typically 14-day limit). Check ranger district offices for current road and campground conditions.

Leadville / Arkansas Headwaters

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Nearby Camping

PRINTER BOY

MOLLY BROWN

Silver Dollar Campground

SILVER DOLLAR

Belle of Colorado Campground

BABY DOE

Molly Brown Campground

Silver Dollar Campground

FATHER DYER

OFF SEASON Nice spot

Father Dyer Campground

Baby Doe Campground

Matchless Campground

Tabor Campground

Sugar Loafin'

MAY QUEEN

May Queen Campground

Halfmoon East Campground

Halfmoon West Campground

Elbert Creek Campground

Viable Species

Limiting Factors