Jumbo Lake Campground
- Jun–Sep
- best months
Caution today
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 7 h ago
Is Jumbo 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 Jumbo Lake 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 9,787 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
- Grand Valley Ranger DistrictGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Jumbo Lake Campground offers a scenic camping experience in Colorado's backcountry, with sites nestled in a mountain lake setting ideal for anglers, paddlers, and those seeking alpine recreation. The campground provides access to fishing and water-based activities while serving as a basecamp for exploring the surrounding high-country landscape. Visitors should check current reservation policies and operating status before planning their trip.
Local outfitters
- Palisade Basecamp13 mi away
- RV Ranch at Grand Junction20 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Jumbo CampgroundCampingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain0.1 mi
West BenchHikingPhoto: halseike, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)0.1 mi- Moose Manor CabinCamping0.2 mi
Mesa CreekHikingPhoto: cogdogblog, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)0.4 mi- Kannah Creek WallRock climbing5 mi
- Grand MesaPier fishing5.8 mi
- Kaleidoscope WallRock climbing6 mi
- Ward CreekCanoeing9.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Jumbo CampgroundCamping · Next door
Cottonwood Lake CampgroundCamping · ~20 min drivePhoto: SFC H, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- Twin Lake Dispersed Camping AreaCamping · ~23 min drivePhoto: SFC H, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Pioneer campgroundCamping · ~32 min drivePhoto: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- Early Settlers CampgroundCamping · ~32 min drivePhoto: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Canyon View RV ParkCamping · ~49 min drivePhoto: Milonica, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- Junction West RV ParkCamping · ~52 min drivePhoto: Milonica, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Island Lake CampgroundCamping · ~8 min drive
- Moose Manor CabinCamping · Next door
- Black Bear CabinCamping · Next door
Best time to visit Jumbo 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.
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, 11 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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