Summary
The area is great for hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching. The campground has 36 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. It is first-come-first-serve and typically open from June to October, with temperatures ranging from 50-70°F during the summer months. There is no potable water available, so visitors should bring their own. The fall season provides stunning views of the changing leaves.
Nearby Campgrounds
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Bull Draw
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Beavertail 2
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Beavertail 1
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Banjo
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Cottonwood 1
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Cottonwood 2
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Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Colorado River Near Colorado-Utah State Line
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2280cfs |
Gunnison River Near Grand Junction
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867cfs |
Colo River Blw Grd Valley Div Nr Palisade Co
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1300cfs |
Dolores River Near Cisco
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114cfs |
Plateau Creek Near Cameo
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54cfs |
Colorado River Near Cameo
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1270cfs |
Camping Essential Practices
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.
Related Links
Nearby Snowpack Depths
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REDLANDS 1.4 SSE
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GRAND JUNCTION 4.0 W
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GRAND JUNCTION 3.6 W
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GLADE PARK
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GRAND JUNCTION 1.0 E
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GRAND JUNCTION
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Horsethief and Ruby Canyons
Highline Lake
Mack Mesa Lake
Fruita Reservoir Number 2