With an average elevation of 10,000 feet, Grand Mesa has over 300 alpine lakes and reservoirs. Most campgrounds are open from early July to the middle of September. Nine of these campgrounds have water and trash pick-up. Cobbett and Jumbo Campgrounds are the only campgrounds utilizing the reservation system. There are three day-use areas; these areas are: Mesa Lake, Island Lake Boat Launch and Weir Johnson Boat Launch. Camping is allowed outside designated campgrounds. Take advantage of over 700 miles of designated hiking, all-terrain vehicle and horse trails, offering a variety of activities for outdoor enthusiasts.
The Grand Mesa Visitor Center at Cobbett Lake is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm during the summer months, Memorial Day through Color Sunday. The Rocky Mountain Nature Association sells maps, books and interpretive materials.
Forest Road #121 (Trickle Park Road) south of Collbran, accesses many outback-fishing holes on the Grand Mesa.
GRAND MESA DISTRICT |
---|
Big Creek Campground |
Cobbett Campground |
Cottonwood Lake Campground |
Cottonwood Lake Day Use Area |
Crag Crest Campground |
Island Lake Campground |
Jumbo - Mesa Lakes Day Use Area |
Jumbo Campground |
Little Bear Campground |
Spruce Grove Campground |
Ward Lake Campground |
Weir/Johnson Campground |