Crag Crest Campground - Grand Valley RD

Area Status: Closed
Photo of camp sites

The campground is located above Eggleston Lake on a mountain side thick with spruce trees. It is at an elevation of 10,300  feet. A few sites overlook the lake. Sites 5 and 6 are tent only - no turn around.  11 campsites total. Maximum spur length - 27 ft.

The mosquitoes are plentiful; repellent is recommended.

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At a Glance

Operational Hours: June - September
Reservations: No Reservations. First-Come, First-Serve Camping.
Fees: $14 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 $14 fee for per night camping unit will apply, less any day use fees already paid.
Open Season: June 12 - Sept. 15 (weather dependent)
Usage: Light
Busiest Season: June - August
Closest Towns: Cedaredge, CO
Water: No
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:

In Collbran, CO, at "Access Grand Mesa" sign, take 58.5 * Road. south1.9 miles to "T" intersection. Turn left, staying on 58.5 * Road.(which becomes 59 Road.), and go 5.8 miles to Forest Road 121. Continue straight on 121 (gravel) and go 12.5 miles to the campground sign. Turn right into campground.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites 11
Maximum spur length - 25 ft.
Reservation Info Not reservable
Fire Information
No. of Accessible sites None

RV Camping

Lake and Pond Fishing

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
39.04899877

  Longitude : 
-107.9375431

  Elevation : 
10,300 ft.

 

log cabin with red roof in meadow surrounded by aspens in leafing out in early spring

Silesca Ranger Station- one of several cabins you can reserve on our forest.

tent in woods

Just about all the shelter you need for a night in the backcountry!

fire in ring with RV in background

RV camping with many of the comforts of home!