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Closed through summer 2026 for reconstruction funded by the Great American Outdoors Act. Improvements include new restrooms, picnic tables, fire rings, and upgraded roads, walkways, and kiosks for enhanced accessibility. The closure began June 2, 2025. Island Lake shoreline remains open for fishing.

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.

Grand Mesa National Forest

Cave Closure and Restrictions

The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.

About

Little Bear Campground is a scenic high-elevation campground located at 10,200 feet in Grand Mesa National Forest near Cedaredge, Colorado. The campground features 36 campsites arranged in two loops along the shore of Island Lake, set within a heavily wooded spruce forest. Two sites are handicapped-accessible, and there is a wheelchair-friendly fish cleaning station adjacent to the Island Lake Boat Ramp. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Amenities include vault toilets and drinking water from a hand pump. Maximum spur length is 49 feet. The location provides easy access to the Grand Mesa Visitor Center, Crag Crest Trailhead, and the over 300 lakes scattered across the Mesa. Mosquito repellent is strongly recommended during the summer months.

Directions

From Cedaredge, CO, take Colorado 65 (Grand Mesa Drive) north about 16 miles to the campground sign (Forest Road 116), just past the Grand Mesa Visitor Center. Turn left at the sign onto the gravel Forest Road 116 towards Island Lake and go 0.8 miles to another campground sign. Turn right just before the sign into Little Bear Campground.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $22 - $24

Vehicle

Max RV Length 49ft
Max Trailer Length 49ft
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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