Best campground in the U.S. is in Colorado, according to camping app

Hidden deep within Colorado s Gunnison National Forest is a campground that strikes awe into the souls of those who have stayed overnight there and left reviews online Stunning views of wildflower-filled meadows dense forests and the pristine Lost Lake itself which mirrors the surrounding peaks one wrote on The Dyrt a website and app that provides user-generated reviews and photos of campgrounds and RV sites all over the country Beautiful and peaceful This is a great campground the lake is beautiful and there are several trails that leave from here Friendly hosts and clean well-maintained wrote another Located miles west of Crested Butte off Kebler Pass Road Lost Lake Campground was ranked number one on a list produced this week by The Dyrt The company compiles the list using reviews and ratings from its vast neighborhood of campers according to a comment Calling it a serene alpine retreat where a camping trip almost feels like a reward just for becoming a camper The Dyrt compared the lake on a clear day to a postcard come to life Lost Lake at a night is first-come first-served There are sites including RV sites each with fire rings and picnic tables It is open from mid-June through September Related Articles Rocky Mountain National Park s largest campground reopens after two years A beginner s guide to Colorado trails -year-old camper suffering health exigency in Grand County rescued WATCH Bear breaks into destroys Jefferson County car in Colorado foothills Denver restaurant debuts gourmet meal kits for camping Visitors can enjoy a variety of exercises including fishing in Lost Lake and Dollar Lake hiking the Three Lakes Trail and Beckwith Pass and observing the vibrant wildflowers that bloom for just a meager weeks in July and August The Dyrt wrote A second Colorado campground also made the top ten list White Star Campground which is located near Mount Elbert in the Pike-San Isabel National Forest White Star is situated at feet and offers stunning views of Twin Lakes Reservoir and easy access to outdoor sessions the Dyrt wrote The campground features three loops Sage Ridge and Valley Sage Loop offers limited shade while Ridge and Valley are shaded by ponderosa pine and spruce trees Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring Firewood is available for purchase but there are no hookups or showers There are hiking and biking trails aplenty including the Continental Divide Trail and fishing boating and paddleboarding are among the popular sessions for campers The area also offers opportunities for wildlife viewing and stargazing it concluded Subscribe to our weekly newsletter The Adventurist to get outdoors news sent straight to your inbox