We've been to Teal Lake many times over the years. There is little shade now as a result of beetle kill. Please do not depend on your GPS to get you to the campground - we've noticed that google maps as well as our regular GPS have tried to send us all kinds of wrong ways. Know your route and follow the signs. And DO NOT try to drive Buffalo Pass from Steamboat to get to the campground - it's for serious 4WD vehicles only.