South Mineral Campground in the San Juan National Forest.
View of the campground and trailhead from the trail near Island Lake, some 2,000 feet higher.
The campground is surrounded by beautiful mountains right across the road from the Ice Lake Trailhead.
Keep right on the one-way road inside the campground.
Mountain view from the campground.
Clear Creek immediately behind the campground.
View from Clear Creek.
Campsite next to South Fork Mineral Creek.
View toward NF-585.
Beautiful backdrop.
Restrooms in the campground (open from May to September).
Potable water in the campground (available from May to September).
Beautiful wildflowers in the campground, especially around the creek.
Ground detail of moss around the creek.
The view from behind a campsite near the creek.
Remarkably dark skies offer wonderful views of the stars, even with the moon out.
Milky Way reflected on water near the campground.
Milky Way right above a campsite.
Dark skies allow for great views of the stars.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date: 
06/26/2016
Star trails around the North Star, shot from campsite 10 at South Mineral Campground.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date: 
05/29/2013
Sunrise over South Mineral Creek with alpenglow on the surrounding peaks.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date: 
05/29/2013
Sunrise over South Mineral Creek with alpenglow on the surrounding peaks.