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Recreation
Grand Mesa National Forest Campgrounds and Day Use Areas
Updated 10/07/2009
These are the campgrounds located on the Grand Mesa National Forest. A general description of the Forest is available. A PDF map of most developed recreation sites on the Grand Mesa is available here. A PDF brochure of Grand Mesa National Forest campground information is available here.
| Campground Name |
Water | 2009 Fee $ |
Unit Length | # of Units | # Sites Handicap Accessible ** | Status | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek | N |
$12 |
30' - 33' |
26 |
0 |
CLOSED |
10,000 |
| Cobbett Lake* | Y |
$14 |
30' - 42' |
20 |
0 |
CLOSED |
10,300 |
| Cottonwood Lake | N |
$12 |
30' - 42' |
36 |
0 |
CLOSED |
10,000 |
| Crag Crest | N |
$12 |
27' |
11 |
0 |
CLOSED |
10,100 |
| Island Lake | Y |
$14 |
30' - 45' |
41 |
0 |
CLOSED |
10,300 |
| Jumbo* (electric) Jumbo* (non electric) |
N |
$12 $18 |
45' - 60' |
21 5 |
4 |
CLOSED |
9,800 |
| Little Bear | Y2/ |
$12 |
22' - 49' |
36 |
1 |
CLOSED |
10,200 |
| Spruce Grove | Y |
$12 |
22' - 48' |
16 |
0 |
CLOSED |
9,900 |
| Ward Lake | N |
$0 |
20' - 45' |
40 |
0 |
CLOSED |
10,200 |
| Weir Johnson | N |
$0 |
22' |
11 |
0 |
CLOSED |
10,500 |
| Day Use Area |
2009 Fee $ 1/ |
Status | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Boat Launch | $0 |
CLOSED |
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| Cottonwood Boat Launch | $0 |
CLOSED |
10,000 |
| Island Lake / Granby Day Use | $0 |
CLOSED |
10,300 |
| Island Lake Boat Launch / Day Use | $5 |
CLOSED |
10,200 |
| Mesa Lakes Day Use | $0 |
CLOSED |
9,800 |
| Ward Lake Day Use | $0 |
CLOSED |
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| Weir Johnson Day Use | $0 |
CLOSED |
10,500 |
| Fruita Picnic Area | $0 |
CLOSED |
Fee charged is for each camp unit. A camp unit is defined as a tent, truck camper, RV or auto used to sleep in etc
All campgrounds have 2 - 3 toilets. Little Bear and Island Lake Campgrounds have flush toilets.
All campgrounds are first-come, first-serve unless denoted with an *.
* Reservations are recommended at this campground and can be made by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777, TDD 877-833-6777 or at the recreation.gov website. Reservations begin July 1 annually and must be made more than 4 and 180 days or less in advance of arrival date.
** Handicap Accessible means the campsite, water approaches and restrooms are accessible.
1/ Option to pay daily fee or to purchase an annual day use pass for $40.00 acceptable at all GMUG NF day use fee areas.
2/ Potable water for Island Lake Boat Launch & Little Bear CG will be periodically interrupted throughout the construction period. Alternate water source provided at the Twilight Parking Area located 0.1 mile East of the Grand Mesa Visitor Center on Road #121.
For further information and/or maps, please e-mail GMUG Visitor Information or contact the Grand Valley Ranger District at 2777 Crossroads Boulevard, Suite A, Grand Junction, CO 81506, telephone 970-242-8211 .
USDA Forest Service - Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison
National Forests
Last Modified:
Friday, 29 January 2010 at 09:45:05 EST
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