Upper Lehman Creek Campground
A 22-site campground open mid-April through September. A perfect spot to camp on your way up the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive.
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Upper Lehman Creek Campground Details
Upper Lehman Creek Campground is a great place to celebrate the solitude and beauty of the park. This 22-site campground offers one accessible site, potable water, vault toilets, picnic tables and campfire grills. It is located only 3.5 miles from the Lehman Caves Visitor Center and is a great place to stop on your journey up the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive. All sites are first come first serve, so if you plan on staying overnight in the park, be sure to get there early and pick a spot so you can enjoy your day knowing you have a place to stay that night. If you are feeling adventurous, just across the road from site #18 is a trailhead that leads to Wheeler Peak Campground, so get hiking!
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Nearby Parks Around Upper Lehman Creek Campground
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Upper Lehman Creek Campground
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0.1 mi away
Lehman Creek Trail
This difficult 8-mile hike rewards you with great views, plants, topographical changes and plenty of opportunities to see wildlife.
0.8 mi away
Lower Lehman Creek Campground
With campsites right on the water and a giant night sky with millions of stars, who could ask for more?
1.3 mi away
Mather Overlook
A stunning scenic overlook located about 8 miles up the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive. A great place to watch a sunset over the valley.
1.4 mi away
Osceola Ditch Trail
A short 0.6-mile hike that leads to the Osceola Ditch which was dug to transport water to aid in gold mining in the late 1800s.
1.7 mi away
Lehman Caves
The Lehman Caves have been attracting visitors since the 1920s and they continue to be a huge park feature today.
