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Island Lake Campground

Island Lake CampgroundPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
32
sites
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Island Lake 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 Island Lake Campground, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 32 sites for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 10,433 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
  • Near DeltaGrand Valley Ranger District · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests

Island Lake Campground is located at an elevation of 10,000 feet on Colorado's Grand Mesa, which is home to more than 300 fishing lakes, near the cities of Cedaredge and Delta. Visitors enjoy the area for its excellent fishing, canoeing and hiking opportunities.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Island Lake Campground

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Slopeside cafe

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 8 mi
  • If it rains

    Blue Pig

    Gallery

    On your way back · 19 mi

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Island Lake 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.

    1. Jan

      26° / 6°

    2. Feb

      27° / 4°

    3. Mar

      34° / 12°

    4. Apr

      40° / 17°

    5. May

      49° / 27°

    6. Jun

      62° / 37°

    7. Jul

      68° / 42°

    8. Aug

      64° / 40°

    9. Sep

      57° / 34°

    10. Oct

      45° / 24°

    11. Nov

      34° / 14°

    12. Dec

      26° / 5°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bonham Rsvr, CO, 7.7 mi away at 9,852 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Island Lake Road Closure

      Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests · Order dated August 1, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026, no lift recorded · Forest Service

Island Lake Campground

32 sites for group and tent and RV camping

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