Mason Family State Wildlife Area Campground
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Mason Family State Wildlife Area
What's on-site at Mason Family State Wildlife Area
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 Mason Family State Wildlife Area, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cebolla Creek Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cebolla Creek Cg | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cebolla | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Spruce | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Spruce Campground - Gunnison Rd | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Mason Family State Wildlife Area -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Fork Blw Lake San Cristobal Nr Lake City | 38 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork At Gateview | 82 cfs | → |
| North Clear Creek Bl Continental Reservoir | 6 cfs | → |
| Cochetopa Creek Below Rock Creek Nr Parlin | 4 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande At Wagon Wheel Gap | 167 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Wagonwheel Gap | 13 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Mason Family State Wildlife Area -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slumgullion | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Slumgullion | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Creede 0.2 Wsw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Wager Gulch | 1.0 in | 1.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Cochetopa Pass | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Wager Gulch | 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
- Wilderness Powderhorn
- Curecanti National Recreation Area
- Wilderness La Garita
- Wilderness Uncompahgre
- Legion Jorgensen Park
- The Meadows City
Boat launches
- Devil's Creek Bridge Boat Ramp
- Rito Hondo Reservoir Boating Site
- Upper Dome Lake State Wildlife Area
- Cr 11 Hinsdale County
- Brown Lakes State Wildlife Area
- Creede State Wildlife Area
Fishing spots
- Mcdonough Reservoir
- Rito Hondo Reservoir
- Lake San Cristobal
- Dome Lakes
- Continental Reservoir Fishing Site
- Continental Reservoir
Points of interest
- Lake San Cristobal Overlook
- Lake City Ice Wall
- Carr Ranch
- Creede Underground Mining Museum
- Gateview Rec. Site
- North Clear Creek Falls Observation Site
Paddle runs
- Curecanti National Recreation Area Boundary To High Water Line Of Blue Mesa Reservoir
- Sec 10, T42n, R1e To Sec 13, T41n, R1e
- Below Rio Grande Reservoir (Sec 13, T40n, R4w) To Spring Creek (Sec 31, T41n, R2w)
- Confluence Of North, Middle And South Forks (Sec 4, T43n, R3e) To Nf Boundary (Sec 17, T44n, R4e)
- Curecanti National Recreation Area Boundary To High Water Line Of Morrow Point Reservoir
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 Mason Family State Wildlife Area as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Mason Family State Wildlife Area
Can I make reservations at Mason Family State Wildlife Area?
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 Mason Family State Wildlife Area?
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 Mason Family State Wildlife Area.