Florida Campground
Open May through September. Individual sites are first-come, first-served; only the group site is reservable via Recreation.gov. Between September and May, no services are available (water, trash pickup, or restrooms).
Fire Weather Watch issued June 30 at 6:08PM MDT until July 2 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 6:08PM MDT until July 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
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.
About
Florida Campground is a lightly used forest campground situated along the Florida River near the north end of Lemon Reservoir in southwestern Colorado. The 20 individual campsites nestle among Colorado blue spruce, Douglas fir, and aspen trees, providing well-shaded riverside camping. All individual sites operate first-come, first-served with vault toilets, potable water, picnic tables, and fire grates at each site. A few short pull-through and back-in sites can accommodate RVs up to 25 feet. The Florida River offers rainbow and brown trout fishing, though anglers should note that much of the river passes through private land. Lemon Reservoir, about 3 miles south, provides boating, water skiing, and fishing for rainbow trout and kokanee salmon. Hiking options include the Burnt Timber Trail starting at Transfer Park (1 mile north) and the Lost Lake and Stump Lake trails accessed via East Florida Road. A reservable group site beyond the regular camping area accommodates up to 75 people with 6 double tables, a buffet table, and 4 fire grates. Between September and May, water, trash pickup, and restrooms are unavailable. Private property borders the south side of the campground.
Directions
From Durango: Travel about 13 miles on Florida Road (County Road 240), continue straight on County Road 243 approximately 6 miles to the campground entrance. From Bayfield: Travel 9 miles north on County Road 501, then 3 miles northwest on County Road 240, and 6 miles north on County Road 243 to the campground entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 884-2512 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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