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.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 7:37PM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Flat Tops, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand Valley, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Upper Gunnison River Valley and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible and these include the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars to name a few. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area through Monday evening and will support thunderstorms and showers with heavy rainfall across the watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain are expected increasing the chance for flash flooding especially in our more susceptible areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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