Colorado · Camping

Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch

Blue Mesa Recreational RanchPhoto: Mshuang2, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
May–Sep
best months

Clear at last check

Weather is good · OpenWeather · checked 16 h ago

  • At 7,636 ft

Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch is a campground in Colorado, about 10 miles from the town of Sapinero. It sits at a high elevation, and the weather station at Blue Mesa Lake, 2.8 miles away, records typical averages that make summer the most comfortable time to visit. At Blue Mesa Lake, July highs average about 83°F with lows near 46°F, and September cools to typical highs around 73°F. Winters are cold, with January highs averaging about 25°F and lows near -1°F. Two other campgrounds are close by: Gunnison Lakeside RV Park & Cabins is about a mile away, and Stevens Creek Campground is about 1.4 miles off. For time on foot, Sun Creek is about 4.5 miles away and the Neversink Trail about 6 miles.

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      25° / -1°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      30° / 3°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      43° / 15°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 24°

      5 wet

    5. May

      66° / 32°

      5 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 39°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 46°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 45°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 37°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 27°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      44° / 15°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      29° / 3°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Blue Mesa Lake, CO, 2.8 mi away at 7,568 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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