Ward 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 pageWard Lake Campground - Grand Valley RD
Ward Lake Campground elevation is 10,200 ft. There are 27 campsites. Maximum spur length - 45 ft. The campground meanders along the shores of Ward Lake among spruce trees. Some campsites are on the shore while others overlook the lake. Still others are tucked back and away from the Lake. Shoreline sites are open and on an unmarked spur road, while remaining sites are shaded and more secluded. The campground provides convenient access to the many lakes on the Grand Mesa. This is mosquito country; repellent is recommended.
Before you go
Season
June 14 – Sept. 22 (weather dependent)
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
$22 per night per camping unit; $10 per firewood bundle. Two vehicles are allowed with a total of 8 people per site. Sites must be occupied the first night and cannot be unoccupied for 24 hours. Not a picnic area.
Scenic drives that pass close
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