About Crag Crest Campground - Grand Valley RD
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.
- 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…
- Season: June 12 – Sept. 15 (weather dependent)
- Managed by: USFS - Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore
- Where: 11 mi north of Cedaredge, CO · 39.04901, -107.93755
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crag Crest Nrt | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 6.3 mi |
| Crag Crest East Parking | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Crag Crest Loop | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 3.6 mi |
| Eggleston Boat Ramp | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Baron Lake | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 1.7 mi |
| West Green Mountain | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.7 mi | 5.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 13.3 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.