Lost Creek Wilderness
Lost Creek Wilderness is a 114,864-acre wilderness area in Park County, Colorado. It rises from about 7,948 to 12,413 ft. The nearest town is Westcreek, 10.9 miles away in a straight line.
Lost Creek Wilderness map
Lost Creek Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- The maximum group size at Lost Creek Wilderness is 15.
- Campfires are prohibited in some areas: Prohibited within 100 feet of listed features.
- Westcreek, CO is the nearest town, 10.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Lost Creek Wilderness is about 12,413 ft, and its lowest about 7,948 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Bison Mountain, about 12,413 ft.
Who manages Lost Creek Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 114,864 | Not on record | 15 | Not on record | South Park Ranger District, 719-836-2031 |
Getting to Lost Creek Wilderness
- Westcreek, CO is the nearest town, 10.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Lost Creek Wilderness
- Goose Creek Trailhead (0.01 mi outside the boundary, 8,201 ft), at 39.1726, -105.3761
- Long Gulch Trailhead (0.06 mi outside the boundary, 10,081 ft), at 39.3473, -105.6190
- North Fork Trailhead (0.12 mi outside the boundary, 10,193 ft), at 39.3058, -105.5159
- Lost Park Trailhead (0.13 mi outside the boundary, 9,994 ft), at 39.2844, -105.5085
- Rock Creek Trailhead (0.28 mi outside the boundary, 9,732 ft), at 39.3625, -105.6876
- Ute Creek Trailhead (0.33 mi outside the boundary, 8,754 ft), at 39.1979, -105.5535
- Wigwam Trailhead (0.48 mi outside the boundary, 8,169 ft), at 39.2462, -105.3544
- Ben Tyler Trailhead (0.52 mi outside the boundary, 8,335 ft), at 39.4360, -105.5919
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Lost Creek Wilderness
- Bison Mountain summit
- South Twin Cone Peak summit
- Mount Blaine summit
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Campgrounds in and around Lost Creek Wilderness
- Lost Park camping (0.2 miles outside the boundary): its sites, fees, and reservations on campgroundsdb.com.
- Goose Creek Campground (0.9 miles outside the boundary): its sites, fees, and reservations on campgroundsdb.com.
Public lands next to Lost Creek Wilderness
- National forestLost Creek Wilderness lies inside Pike and San Isabel National Forests.
- Wilderness areaMount Evans Wilderness is 1.3 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Colorado
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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