Free camping near Twin Lakes?

Headed up to Independence Pass for the weekend for some climbing. I am leaving after work Friday and may arrive in the area after dark.

It is my understanding that there is U.S Forest Land dispersed camping near Twin Lakes? I am coming from the Springs so I was hoping to crash on that sideof the pass.

Anyone have some beta on some spots? I am pretty much wondering where to turn off 82 so I am not driving around aimlessly in the dark.

Thanks in advance for any info.

There is vehicle accessible dispersed camping along the first bit of the South Elbert Trail off of "24" which is a right turn off of "82"

Great. Thats a huge help. Thanks a lot.

If that doesn't work out then check out all the free camping on a bit further past off 390(from BV). There are hundreds of spots.

trice wrote:If that doesn't work out then check out all the free camping on a bit further past off 390(from BV). There are hundreds of spots.

That's probably a better beta. Driving up 24 on Friday night will be both annoying to yourself & people camped off the road. The free camping are along a 1 lane dirt road w/ few spots to turn around & not all that smooth.

aad453 wrote:There is vehicle accessible dispersed camping along the first bit of the South Elbert Trail off of "24" which is a right turn off of "82"

Yeah this is a great spot but as with all things CO these days is now swamped with people. This used to be one of my fav little hidden camping spots and I don't even go there anymore...sad

Its ridiculous. But hey im glad people are getting outside. I had to give my weekends to RMNP a break. I was hoping to find a little more solitude this weekend.