Little Bear 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 pageLittle 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.
Before you go
Season
June 14 – Oct. 1 (weather dependent)
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
$22 per night per camping unit; $10 per firewood bundle.
Scenic drives that pass close
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