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Closed for the season. Typically opens June 26 and operates through September 22, weather dependent. First-come, first-served only with no advance reservations.

Flood Watch issued July 21 at 9:59AM MDT until July 22 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

9:59 AM — 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus and Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, slot canyons, slick rock areas, recent burn scars including Babylon, Deer Creek, Turner Gulch, Lee, PL Gulch, Ferris, Snyder, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Grand Mesa National Forest

Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness

This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.

Grand Mesa National Forest

Weed Free Forage Products

The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.

About

Cottonwood Lake Campground is a secluded high-elevation destination on Colorado's Grand Mesa, perched at 10,100 feet near Collbran. Its position on the north side of Crag Crest ridge keeps the area heavily shaded, which means lingering snowpack delays opening until late June most years. The 36 campsites are almost entirely shaded, providing cool relief during summer months. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Campers can pay on-site using Recreation.gov's Scan and Pay feature via mobile app, though cellular service is limited. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no potable water, so visitors must bring their own supply. Surrounding recreation includes hiking on the nearby Crag Crest National Recreation Trail, ATV trails, fishing at Cottonwood Lake and nearby reservoirs, and scenic jeep roads exploring the mesa. The maximum spur length of 42 feet accommodates modest RVs and trailers. Access involves a winding forest road approach past Bonham-Wells Reservoir.

Directions

From Collbran, Colorado, at the "Access Grand Mesa" sign, take 58.5 Road south 1.9 miles to the T intersection. Turn left, staying on 58.5 Road (which becomes 59 Road), and go 5.8 miles to Forest Road 121. Travel south about 7 miles on Forest Road 121 past Bonham-Wells Reservoir, then turn right onto Forest Road 257 and continue about 5 miles to the campground.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $18

Vehicle

Max RV Length 42ft
Max Trailer Length 42ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (970) 874-6600

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

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