Colorado · Camping

Point Campground

Apr–May, Sep–Oct
best months
  • At 3,874 ft
  • John Martin Reservoir State Park

Point Campground is a campground within John Martin Reservoir State Park in Colorado, managed by State Fish and Wildlife. It sits about 2.3 miles from the John Martin Dam weather station, which sits at nearly the same elevation as the park. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby John Martin Dam station show May highs around 79°F and October highs around 72°F, while July averages about 95°F and January highs sit near 46°F. The Red Shin Hiking Trail is about 1.9 miles away, and Caddoa Group Campground is about 2.2 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–May, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Point Campground

    Best months: April–May and September–October. 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

      46° / 16°

      2 wet · 1 snow

    2. Feb

      50° / 20°

      2 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      61° / 29°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      69° / 38°

      4 wet

    5. May

      79° / 48°

      5 wet

    6. Jun

      90° / 59°

      6 wet

    7. Jul

      95° / 64°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      92° / 62°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      85° / 53°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      72° / 38°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      58° / 27°

      2 wet

    12. Dec

      47° / 18°

      2 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at John Martin Dam, CO, 2.3 mi away at 3,814 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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