Best camping near Palisade
17 campgrounds · 17 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Palisade, Colorado — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 17 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Island Acres - James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park
Good
5.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Island Acres is a beautiful camping area located within the James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park in the state of Colorado. This campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Unaweep Rim Camp 1
Good
16.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Unaweep Rim Camp 1 is a beautiful camping area located in the Uncompahgre National Forest in western Colorado. The site is known for its breathtaking views of the Unaweep Canyon…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Black Bear Cabin
Good
13.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Black Bear Cabin camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Colorado. It offers a range of amenities that provide campers with a comfortable and enjoyable…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 48 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Moose Manor Cabin
Good
13.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Moose Manor Cabin camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Colorado. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, this camping area offers a range of amenities…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 48 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Jumbo Campground - Grand Valley RD
Good
13.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Jumbo Campground on Grand Valley RD, Colorado, offers 26 established campsites (no dispersed camping) nestled in a high alpine forest at 9,000+ ft. Reservations are required via…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 48 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Jumbo
Good
13.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Jumbo Campground, located in Colorado’s Grand Mesa National Forest, offers 26 established campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water (seasonal)…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 48 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Spruce Grove - Mesa
Good
13.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
The Spruce Grove - Mesa camping area, located in Colorado, offers campers a serene and beautiful destination to immerse themselves in nature. This campground boasts several…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 47 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Spruce Grove Campground - Grand Valley RD
Good
14.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Spruce Grove Campground, located along Grand Valley Rd in Colorado, offers a serene camping experience amidst picturesque surroundings. The campground boasts several amenities to…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 47 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Cottonwood Lake Campground - Grand Valley RD
Good
20.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Cottonwood Lake Campground, located on Grand Valley Rd in Colorado, is a picturesque camping area surrounded by the natural beauty of the state. The campground offers a range of…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 47 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Island Lake
Fair
17.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Island Lake camping area, located in Colorado, offers a picturesque and serene camping experience. This campground provides a range of amenities to enhance visitors' stay…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 47 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Island Lake Campground - Grand Valley RD
Fair
18.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Island Lake Campground, located on Grand Valley Rd in Colorado, is a picturesque camping area known for its stunning natural beauty and abundant outdoor recreational activities…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 47 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Little Bear Campground - Grand Valley RD
Fair
18.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Little Bear Campground, located on Grand Valley Rd in Colorado, is a fantastic camping destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground offers a range of amenities to make your…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 46 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Cobbett Campground - Grand Valley RD
Fair
19.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Cobbett Campground, located along Grand Valley Rd in Colorado, offers a serene camping experience surrounded by natural beauty. The campground provides various amenities to…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 47 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Carp Lake
Fair
19.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Carp Lake Camping Area in Colorado offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and lake. Nearby activities include hiking, fishing, and boating. The campground has basic…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 47 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Ward Lake
Fair
19.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Ward Lake Camping Area is located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks and forests. The campground is situated near Estes Park…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 47 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Palisade
The Palisade area has 17 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Palisade
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.