Large and Historical Diamond Lake General comments

Reservation #0354889325-1

Facility Details

Facility Name:   Indian Peaks Wilderness Overnight Permits – Full Season in Advance

Location:              Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG, Colorado

Permit Status:    Reserved

Permit Holder Details

Name:  Michael Masters

Phone: 303-912-1242

Email: mbiz@mastersclan.com

Address:              208 Ash Ave, Castle Rock, CO, USA, 80104

Alt 1 Name:        Mike Masters

Alt 1 Email: mastersm89@gmail.com

Permit Details

Entry Date:         Aug 20, 2021

Entry Location:  Fourth of July

Exit Date:             Aug 22, 2021

Exit Location:     Fourth of July

Group Size - Passes

Total Group Size: 7

Itinerary Details

CHECK-IN            CHECK-OUT        LOCATION

Aug 20, 2021

Aug 22, 2021

Neva

Indian Peaks Wilderness Backcountry Zones Map

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd502324.pdf

Neva BZ provides access to the Diamond Lake BZ.

Need to know

·         The most common Trailheads (TH) to access this BZ are Hessie TH and Fourth of July TH. The parking at these trailheads fill up very quickly. There is a summer shuttle to the Hessie TH from Nederland High School.

·         The larger Neva BZ surrounds the smaller Diamond Lake BZ.

·         Pets must be on a hand-held leash at all times.

·         Pack out all trash.

·         Campfires are prohibited year-round.

·         Campsites must be 100ft from lakes, streams, or trails.

·         Minimize all noise to help maintain solitude.

·         Bury human waste in catholes six to eight inches deep, at least 200 feet from water, and carry out toilet paper.

·         Do all washing at least 200 feet from water sources.

·         Livestock are prohibited on the Diamond Lake Trail (#975) and within the Diamond Lake BZ.

From <https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675318/registration/detailed-availability?date=2021-07-25>

NEVA BZ (Backcountry zone) surrounds the Diamond Lake BZ and is less restrictive about camping.  It still has some  permits available. No developed sites and might need to find a spot to camp a 1/2 mi or so away from the lake.  Only 2 permits left for Saturday I may go ahead and book.  What do you think?

There are 7 campsites at Diamond lake. 1 is for groups larger than 8 only. $5 PERMIT required to camp in this Wilderness Area.  About 75% of sites can be reserved a year in advance (none of those are available) the rest can be reserved starting 3 days before the trip date.

https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675318 

Also one review on ths reservation site says parking permit also required... have not been able to verify that.