About Ward 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.
- 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…
- Season: June 14 – Sept. 22 (weather dependent)
- Managed by: USFS - Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore
- Where: 10 mi north of Cedaredge, CO · 39.03975, -107.97899
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobbett To Ward | Hiking | at camp | 0.3 mi |
| Cobbett Lake | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Ward Lake | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Baron Lake | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Grand Mesa Discovery | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Crag To Cobbett | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 0.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 15.1 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Cobbett Lake 0.2 mi
- Cobbett Campground - Grand Valley RD 0.3 mi
- Grand Mesa 0.4 mi
- Little Bear Campground - Grand Valley RD 1 mi
- Island Lake Campground 1.8 mi
- Crag Crest Campground - Grand Valley RD 2.3 mi