KNOWLES 12

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CAMPING COLORADO

Knowles 12


May 7, 2024

Knowles 12 Campground is located in the Colorado headwaters-Plateau watershed of Colorado and is surrounded by beautiful mountain views. The campground sits at an elevation of 8,800 feet and offers 12 campsites that are suitable for RVs and tents. Each campsite has a fire ring and a picnic table.

The area around Knowles 12 Campground offers plenty of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy. Nearby points of interest include the Rocky Mountain National Park, the Arapaho National Forest, and the Grand Lake. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing in the surrounding areas.

The campground amenities include vault toilets, potable water, and trash collection. There are no RV hookups available at this campground, but there is a dump station nearby.

Interesting facts about the area include the fact that the Colorado headwaters-Plateau watershed is the source of the Colorado River. The river begins its journey from the Continental Divide in the Rocky Mountains and flows through the Grand Canyon in Arizona before emptying into the Gulf of California.

The best time to visit Knowles 12 Campground is during the summer months, from June to August, when the average temperature ranges from 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. This is also the busiest time of year, so visitors should plan ahead and make reservations in advance.




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Area Boat Ramps

GRAND COUNTY
Westwater Canyon Watershed, Utah
ROCKY RAPID RIVER ACCESS
Upper Colorado-Kane Springs Watershed, Utah
MESA COUNTY
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
WESTWATER RANGER STATION
Westwater Canyon Watershed, Colorado
KENS LAKE RECREATION SITE
Upper Colorado-Kane Springs Watershed, Utah
UT 128 MOAB
Upper Colorado-Kane Springs Watershed, Utah
UT 128 MOAB
Upper Colorado-Kane Springs Watershed, Utah
DEWEY BRIDGE RECREATION SITE
Upper Colorado-Kane Springs Watershed, Utah
12 1/2 RD MESA COUNTY
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
REDLANDS DAM RIVER ACCESS
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

WHITE RIVER
Lower White Watershed, Utah
WHITE RIVER
Lower White Watershed, Utah
NINE MILE CREEK
Lower Green-Desolation Canyon Watershed, Utah
WHITE RIVER
Lower White Watershed, Utah
THE FOREST SERVICE SPILLWAY BOAT RAMP BELOW FLAMING GORGE DAM TO THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT BOAT RAMP AT INDIAN CROSSING
Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir Watershed, Utah
EVACUATION CREEK
Lower White Watershed, Utah
GREEN RIVER
Lower Green-Diamond Watershed, Utah
YAMPA RIVER SEGMENT 3
Lower Yampa Watershed, Colorado
NINE MILE CREEK
Lower Green-Desolation Canyon Watershed, Utah
UPPER GREEN RIVER
Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir Watershed, Utah

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