Cobbett Campground
- Jun–Sep
- best months
Is Cobbett Campground open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. It doesn't name Cobbett Campground, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Gold Mountain Wildfire Roads and Trails Closure Order v 4.0
Agency closure covering Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests · USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Ophir Pass Road Closure
Agency closure covering Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests · USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Potter Basin and Beaver Park Roads Emergency Closures
Agency alert covering Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests · USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
TERMINATION OF ORDER - FIRE RESTRICTIONS
Agency alert covering Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests · USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Dallas Area Closure order
Agency alert covering Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests · USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
As of · Source: USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 10,267 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
- Grand Valley Ranger DistrictGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Cobbett Campground offers a rustic camping experience in Colorado's scenic landscape, featuring dispersed or developed sites nestled in a natural forest setting. This campground provides an excellent base for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore nearby hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Whether you're seeking a quiet retreat or a jumping-off point for backcountry adventures, Cobbett Campground delivers an authentic Colorado camping experience.
Local outfitters
- Palisade Basecamp19 mi away
- Kampa Lampa24 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- Cobbett LakeCamping0.1 mi
Cobbett to Ward TrailHikingPhoto: ecksunderscore, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)0.1 mi- Cobbett to WardMountain biking0.1 mi
- Grand MesaPier fishing0.2 mi
- Ward Lake CampgroundCamping0.3 mi
- Ward CreekCanoeing6 mi
- Flowing ParkRock climbing8.7 mi
- Bionut WallRock climbing8.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Cottonwood Lake CampgroundCamping · ~10 min drivePhoto: SFC H, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- Jumbo CampgroundCamping · ~10 min drive
- Twin Lake Dispersed Camping AreaCamping · ~13 min drivePhoto: SFC H, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Pioneer campgroundCamping · ~26 min drivePhoto: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- Early Settlers CampgroundCamping · ~26 min drivePhoto: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Island Lake CampgroundCamping · ~3 min drive
- Cobbett LakeCamping · Next door
- Grand MesaCamping · Next door
- Ward Lake CampgroundCamping · Next door
- Cottonwood Lake CampgroundCamping · ~4 min drive
Best time to visit Cobbett Campground
Best months: June–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.
Jan
26° / 6°
Feb
27° / 4°
Mar
34° / 12°
Apr
40° / 17°
May
49° / 27°
Jun
62° / 37°
Jul
68° / 42°
Aug
64° / 40°
Sep
57° / 34°
Oct
45° / 24°
Nov
34° / 14°
Dec
26° / 5°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bonham Rsvr, CO, 6.2 mi away at 9,852 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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