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Little Bear Campground - Grand Valley RD

This campground is at 10,200-foot elevation; and has 36 campsites, 2 of which are handicapped-accessible. Maximum spur length is 49 ft.  The campground is composed of two loops along the shore of Island Lake with some sites along the shore of the lake. It is heavily wooded with spruce trees. There is a wheelchair friendly area with a fish cleaning station adjacent to the Island Lake Boat Ramp.

The campground is convenient to several of the Mesa's 300 lakes, the visitor center and Crag Crest Trailhead. Bring plenty of mosquito repellent.

Current Conditions
Water is available.

General Information

This site is a first come, first serve campground. Visit recreation.gov for more information.

There are hiking trails nearby.

June 14 - Oct. 1 (weather dependent)

Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $22-24 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $11-12 per night

$22 per night per camping unit; $10 per firewood bundle. 

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.034553

Longitude: -107.997937

Elevation

10,200 ft.

Directions

From Cedaredge, CO, take Colorado 65 (Grand Mesa Drive) north about 16 miles to the campground sign (Forest Road 116), just past the Grand Mesa Visitor Center. Turn left at the sign onto the gravel Forest Road 116 towards Island Lake and go 0.8 miles to another campground sign. Turn right just before the sign into Little Bear Campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated May 30, 2025