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Open year-round with required advance reservations through Recreation.gov. No water or electricity available. High-clearance 4WD strongly recommended for the sandy wash access road. Stay limit is 7 days per month.

Heat Advisory issued August 6 at 8:44PM MDT until August 8 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

August 6th, 8:44 PM — 4:00 PM

* WHAT...High temperatures 104 to 108 expected Friday with overnight low temperatures in the 70s. High temperatures 103 to 107 expected Saturday with overnight low temperatures in the 70s. * WHERE...In Colorado, Grand Valley. In Utah, Arches/Grand Flat and Southeast Utah. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Friday. For the second Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Heat Advisory issued August 6 at 8:44PM MDT until August 7 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

August 6th, 8:44 PM — 4:00 PM

* WHAT...High temperatures 104 to 108 expected Friday with overnight low temperatures in the 70s. High temperatures 103 to 107 expected Saturday with overnight low temperatures in the 70s. * WHERE...In Colorado, Grand Valley. In Utah, Arches/Grand Flat and Southeast Utah. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Friday. For the second Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 10:10PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

August 6th, 10:10 PM — 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale, Mineral, Archuleta, Morgan, Elbert, Huerfano, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Chaffee, Jackson, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Lake, Park, Fremont and Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand Junction, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Saguache, Silverton, Lake City, Creede, Pagosa Springs, Fort Morgan, Kiowa, Walsenburg, Del Norte, South Fork, Alamosa, San Luis, Conejos, Buena Vista, Salida, Walden, Central City, Georgetown, Leadville, Fairplay, Canon City and Westcliffe. WHEN...900 AM Thursday August 06 to 900 AM Friday August 07 IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke, from in-state and out- of-state wildfires, will be possible across the advisory area through at least Friday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...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

Knowles Overlook Campground occupies a remote section of McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area in western Colorado's high desert canyon country. The campground provides 20 individual campsites designed specifically for tent and overland-style camping, with dramatic overlook views of the surrounding red rock landscape. This is one of five campgrounds within the larger Rabbit Valley camping complex managed by the BLM Grand Junction Field Office. Access to Knowles Overlook involves driving through a dry wash that can change rapidly with passing storms, making high-clearance 4WD vehicles strongly recommended. Maximum vehicle length is 30 feet, and the campground does not accommodate group camping. The area experiences extreme temperature swings from below zero to 105°F and receives less than 10 inches of precipitation annually. All sites require advance reservations through Recreation.gov. The campground offers vault toilet facilities but no potable water or electricity. Firewood gathering is prohibited, and campers must pack out all garbage. Stay limits are 7 days per month.

Directions

From Grand Junction, CO travel west on I-70 and take exit 2 towards Rabbit Valley. Turn left over the interstate and travel straight into McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area. Turn right at the first intersection and left at the second intersection. Stay on the main road for approximately 2.8 miles and turn left. The campground is approximately 1.3 miles further.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $20

Vehicle

Max RV Length 30ft
Max Trailer Length 30ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Email gjfo_webmail@blm.gov
Phone +1 (970) 244-3000

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

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