About Island Lake Campground
Island Lake Campground is located at an elevation of 10,000 feet on Colorado's Grand Mesa, which is home to more than 300 fishing lakes, near the cities of Cedaredge and Delta. Visitors enjoy the area for its excellent fishing, canoeing and hiking opportunities. More than 3,000 miles of trails and routes provide access to areas of rugged beauty and solitude. Many were carved by indigenous peoples, early explorers and miners, offering an experience that connects visitors to the land and its prehistoric and historic past. The topography allows the forest to provide year-round trails for beginners to experts. The mountains, plateau and mesa never fail to provide a breathtaking backdrop. The campground offers 39 sites, including electric, non-electric and group sites. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided. Three vault restrooms are located within the facility. Trail access for…
- Fees: $26 per night per camping unit; $10 per night electric fee; $10 per firewood bundle. Two vehicles are allowed with a total of 8 people per…
- Season: June 14 – Oct. 1 (weather dependent)
- Managed by: Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest, FS
- Where: 11 mi northwest of Cedaredge, CO · 39.03194, -108.01056
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Things to do:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Lake | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 1.5 mi |
| Granby | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 4.6 mi |
| Overlook | Horse | 0.4 mi | 2.0 mi |
| Land of Lakes | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Tower | Horse | 0.6 mi | 2.5 mi |
| Scotland Cutoff | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.9 mi | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 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: 16.5 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.