Boulder Garden campground
Boulder Garden
Nearby points of interest include the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Crested Butte Ski Resort, and Taylor Reservoir. The area is also popular for hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
The campground amenities include vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. There is no potable water or trash service available, so visitors are advised to bring their own water and pack out their trash.
Interesting facts about the area include the presence of the Gunnison sage-grouse, an endangered species found in the sagebrush plains of western Colorado. The Upper Gunnison watershed is also home to the headwaters of the Gunnison River, which flows into the Colorado River and eventually the Grand Canyon.
The best time of year to visit the Boulder Garden Campsite is from June to September, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-40s to mid-70s Fahrenheit. Visitors should be prepared for cool nights and potential afternoon thunderstorms during the summer months.
Sources:
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gmug/recarea/?recid=32172
- https://www.visitgunnison.com/activities/camping/boulder-garden-campground
- https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/boulder-garden-campground-connection-trail
What's on-site at Boulder Garden
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Boulder Garden, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| T Dyke | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| (Overflow F) | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Caddis Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Tipi | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Ute Iii | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Boulder Garden -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fk Gunnison River Above Mouth Nr Lazear | 692 cfs | → |
| Smith Fork Near Lazear | 1 cfs | → |
| N.F. Gunnison R Blw Leroux Cr | 774 cfs | → |
| Uncompahgre River At Delta | 100 cfs | → |
| Gunnison River At Delta | 932 cfs | → |
| Surface Creek At Cedaredge | 44 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Boulder Garden -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotchkiss 4.7 W | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Hotchkiss 5wnw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Black Canyon Of The Gunnison | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Montrose 4.0 Nw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Montrose 7.3 Ene | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Cedaredge 1e | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Sweitzer Lake State Park
- Olathe Community Park
- Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area
- Confluence Park
- Centennial Plaza
- Wilderness Black Canyon Of The Gunnison
Boat launches
- South River Road Delta County
- Delta County
- Chukar Boat Ramp
- Gunnison Forks
- Orchard Boat Launch
- Shea Road Delta County
Fishing spots
- Fruitgrowers Reservoir
- Sweitzer Lake
- Crawford Reservoir
- Confluence Lake
- Gunnison River
- Gould Reservoir
Points of interest
- Eagle Rock Shelter Archaeological Site
- Astronomy Program
- South Rim Visitor Center
- Cedaredge Observation Site
- Cimarron Visitor Center
- Wells Gulch
Paddle runs
- The Painted Wall To The Black Canyon Gunnison National Monument-Gunnison Gorge Wilderness Boundary
- Gunnison River Segment 2
- Gunnison Gorge
- The Southern Boundary Of The Black Canyon Gunnison National Monument To The Painted Wall
- Roubideau Creek Segment 2
- West Fork Terror Creek
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Boulder Garden as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Boulder Garden
Can I make reservations at Boulder Garden?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Boulder Garden?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Boulder Garden.