Have settled into the dispersed camping area Bob mentioned awhile back just outside Leadville, CO. The Half Moon Creek area is just south of Turquoise Lake in the San Isabel National Forest. It's absolutely beautiful here - poderosa pines, aspens, creeks, lots of hiking and spectacular views of the snow capped mountains. It's been warm during the days and cool (30's-40's) at night.
Access to this part of the forest is easy. Campsites are not far off local paved roads and the forest roads don't require 4 wheel drive. The camping area is pretty heavily forested so there can be a lot of privacy between campers. It's not very crowded now - surprising.
I'll probably be here until around July 8. There's a lot to explore nearby. Leadville, Buena Vista, the maroon bells (sp?), Twin Lakes, Arkansas River rec area, etc. If anyone needs help finding the area or just has questions, feel free to reach out.
Jeff