Cottonwood Lake Campground - Grand Valley RD
in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageCottonwood Lake Campground - Grand Valley RD
Near town of Collbran, CO at an elevation of 10,100 feet. Hiking, ATV trails, fishing and jeep roads are nearby. One of the last campgrounds to open being on the North side of Crag Crest ridge and shaded. There are 36 sites, almost all are shaded. Maximum spur length - 42 ft.
Before you go
Season
June 26 – Sept. 22 (weather dependent)
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
$18 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 $18 fee for per night camping unit will apply, less any day use fees already paid.
Hours
June - September
Scenic drives that pass close
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