Wolcott Campground
Open for the season. The campground operates May 15 through November 15 annually. First-come, first-served only; no reservations accepted. Stay limit is 7 days May through August, 14 days September through November.
Red Flag Warning issued June 11 at 12:17PM MDT until June 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet. * TIMING...From 1 PM to 9 PM MDT Friday. * WINDS...West 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.
About
Wolcott Campground sits along the Eagle River in Colorado's Eagle County, managed by the BLM Colorado River Valley Field Office. The campground is readily accessible from Interstate 70 at Exit 157, positioned just east of scenic Red Canyon. A boat ramp provides access to the Eagle River for fishing and paddling. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system. Stay limits vary by season: 7 days maximum from May through August, and 14 days maximum from September through November. The site serves as a practical base for exploring the Eagle River corridor and surrounding BLM lands.
Directions
Take I-70 Exit 157 at Wolcott and turn north. Turn left onto the frontage road (Old Highway 6) at the stop sign. Follow the road 2 miles past the bridge and the Wolcott Yacht Club. Turn right at the Wolcott Recreation Area sign and follow the road downhill to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| BLM_CO_SI_CRVFO_Webmail@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (970) 876-9000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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