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 July 1 at 9:48PM MDT until July 2 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet. * TIMING...From noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 8:00PM MDT until July 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
...TODAY'S RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT... Winds are diminishing across the region below criteria for the Red Flag Warnings and have thus allowed the warnings to expire at 8 PM. Relative humidity remains very low and will only see minimal recovery to about 20% for a few hours around 6 AM in the morning. Winds pick up again in the late morning with more Red Flag Warnings tomorrow from noon to 8 PM. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet. * TIMING...From noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Air Quality Alert issued July 1 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Walden, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Central City, Georgetown, Grand Junction, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Delta, Gunnison, Buena Vista, Salida, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, and Saguache. WHEN...900 AM Wednesday July 01 to 900 AM Thursday July 02 IMPACTS...Areas downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Thursday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: 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
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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