Island Lake Campground - Grand Valley RD
This campground is one of the few in Grand Mesa National Forest not located on a lake. Most of the sites are nestled in a thick grove of mature spruce. A few sites have a panoramic vista of the Grand Valley and several of the lakes below. There are 41 sites. The maximum spur length is 60 ft.
The 144-acre Island Lake is located 0.1 miles east of the campground on Forest Rt. 116. The lake has a boat ramp, wheelchair accessible fishing pier and fish cleaning station.
Mosquitoes are plentiful; Repellent is recommended.
General Information
This site has a combination of first come, first serve and reservable campsites. Please visit recreation.gov to secure your reservation.
There are hiking and OHV trails nearby.
Late Spring to Early Fall - weather dependent
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Overnight Use:
Single Site Non-Electric: $26 per night
Single Site Electric: $36 per night
Double Site Non-Electric: $52 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $13-23 per night
Group Site: $160 per night (1-24 people), $190 per night (1-32 people)
$26 per night per camping unit; $10 per night electric fee; $10 per firewood bundle. Two vehicles are allowed with a total of 8 people per site. Sites must be occupied the first night and cannot be unoccupied for 24 hours. Not a picnic area.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 39.031459
Longitude: -108.008426
Elevation
10,300 ft.
Directions
From Cedaredge, Colorado, take State Route 65 north for 15.7 miles to campground sign (Forest Route 116). Turn left at sign onto Route 116 (gravel) and go 1.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Yes, drinking water is available
