Blue Mountain
Open mid-May through mid-October, weather dependent. Reservations available on Recreation.gov up to 5 days prior to arrival. Unreserved sites are first-come, first-served. Two-night minimum on weekends, three-night minimum on holidays.
Air Quality Alert issued June 30 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Walden, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Central City, Georgetown, Grand Junction, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Delta, Gunnison, Buena Vista, Salida, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, and Saguache. WHEN...900 AM Tuesday June 30 to 900 AM Wednesday July 01 IMPACTS...Areas downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Wednesday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Air Quality Alert issued June 29 at 10:10PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Grand, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Summit, Eagle, Garfield, Mesa, Delta, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Chaffee, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores and northern Montezuma Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Central City, Georgetown, Breckenridge, Eagle, Vail, Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Delta, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Buena Vista, Salida, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, and Dove Creek. WHEN...900 AM Monday June 29 to 900 AM Tuesday June 30 IMPACTS...Areas near and downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Tuesday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Air Quality Alert issued June 29 at 7:10PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Grand, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Summit, Eagle, Garfield, Mesa, Delta, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Chaffee, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores and northern Montezuma Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Central City, Georgetown, Breckenridge, Eagle, Vail, Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Delta, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Buena Vista, Salida, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, and Dove Creek. WHEN...900 AM Monday June 29 to 900 AM Tuesday June 30 IMPACTS...Areas near and downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Tuesday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
About
Blue Mountain Campground occupies a quiet hillside between Eleven Mile Canyon and the peak of Blue Mountain in Pike National Forest. At 8,200 feet elevation, the 21 campsites are nicely spaced on a single loop among scattered ponderosa pine, providing a primitive and peaceful camping experience. The campground offers direct access to the Hard Rock Interpretive Trail, a 1-mile self-guided path leading to an impressive overlook of Eleven Mile Canyon. The trail explores the diverse ecology of the region with opportunities to observe wildlife and photograph sweeping canyon views. The South Platte River flows a half-mile below, offering fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout. Nearby attractions include rock climbing routes in Eleven Mile Canyon, the 3,405-acre Eleven Mile Reservoir, and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, one of the richest fossil deposits in the world featuring petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide.
Directions
From Lake George, turn off Highway 24 onto County Road 96. Follow the road for about 1 mile toward Eleven Mile Canyon and take a right at the fork onto County Road 61. The campground is on the right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $24 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (661) 702-1420 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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