Ledges Cottonwood campground
Ledges Cottonwood
One of the main points of interest in the area is the San Miguel River, which runs adjacent to the campground and offers excellent fishing opportunities. Visitors can also explore the nearby town of Norwood, which has several restaurants and shops to explore.
The Ledges Cottonwood Campground offers several amenities, including picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets. There is no potable water available, so visitors should bring their own or treat water from the nearby river.
Interesting facts about the area include the fact that the San Miguel River is one of the last remaining free-flowing rivers in Colorado and is home to several species of fish, including rainbow and brown trout.
The best time of year to visit the Ledges Cottonwood Campground is during the summer months, from June to September. The average temperature during this time is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and can drop to around 40 degrees Fahrenheit at night.
Sources:
- "Ledges Cottonwood Campground." Recreation.gov, www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234334.
- "San Miguel River." Colorado Parks and Wildlife, cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/sanmiguelriver.
What's on-site at Ledges Cottonwood
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 Ledges Cottonwood, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ledges Rockhouse | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Horsefly Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Blue Spruce Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Ponderosa Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Little Bench Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Ledges Cottonwood -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| San Miguel River At Brooks Bridge Near Nucla Co | 84 cfs | → |
| San Miguel River At Uravan | 142 cfs | → |
| San Miguel River Near Placerville | 291 cfs | → |
| Dolores River Near Bedrock | 2 cfs | → |
| Dolores River At Bedrock | 2 cfs | → |
| Dolores River Near Slick Rock | 6 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Ledges Cottonwood -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Columbine Pass | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Columbine Pass | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Montrose 6.3 Wsw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Lone Cone | 0.0 in | -1.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Lone Cone | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Colona 4nw | 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
- Nucla Town Park
- Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area
- Rainbow Meadows
- Centennial Plaza
- Olathe Community Park
- Ridgway State Park
Boat launches
Fishing spots
- Twin Lakes Reservoir
- Miramonte Reservoir (Dan Noble Swa)
- Woods Lake
- Chipeta Lakes Swa
- Groundhog Reservoir
- Ridgway Reservoir
Points of interest
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 Ledges Cottonwood as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Ledges Cottonwood
Can I make reservations at Ledges Cottonwood?
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 Ledges Cottonwood?
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 Ledges Cottonwood.