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Skeleton Gultch Campground

Skeleton Gulch is a remote wilderness campsite in Rocky Mountain National Park located at 10,600 feet elevation, approximately 6. 2 miles from the Colorado River Trailhead via Lulu City (5-6 hours hiking).

The site features one designated camping area near a creek with water available, but campers must boil or treat all water, and campfires are prohibited—portable stoves only.

Access requires a backcountry permit, and the site is typically snow-free by early July; campers should camp away from standing dead trees and be prepared for extreme weather and hazards.


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