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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.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Water is available. |
|---|---|
| Reservations: | No Reservations. First-Come, First-Serve Camping. |
| Fees: | $22 per night per camping unit; $10 per firewood bundle; $6 per day for day use/picnic. If occupying a campsite for day use/picnic, the $6 per day fee is applicable from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. If still occupying a campsite after 2 p.m., the $22 fee for per night camping unit will apply, less any day use fees already paid. |
| Open Season: | June 18 - Oct. 2 |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Busiest Season: | June - Sept |
| Closest Towns: | Cedaredge, CO |
| Water: | Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (2) |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
| Information Center: | Campers are required to store food and other items in a hard sided vehicle or camping unit constructed of solid non-pliable material. Click here for more information. |
General Information
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.
General Notes:
There are hiking trails nearby.
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 36 |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | 2 |
RV Camping
Lake and Pond Fishing
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