Colorado · Camping

Pumphouse Recreation Area

Jun–Sep
best months
  • At 7,007 ft
  • Kremmling Field Office

Managed by Kremmling Field Office The Pumphouse Recreation Area is part of the Upper Colorado River Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA), providing opportunities for developed camping, river access and access to hiking trails. With over 100,000 annual visitors the sites facilities include 3 developed boat ramp sites, 12 vault toilets, day use and overnight parking, 18 Single Campsites and 2 Group Campsites. The campground has a seasonal potable water system that may be in operation between mid-April to mid-November (not available for trailer hookups or filling of Recreational Vehicle and Travel Trailer filling).

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Pumphouse Recreation Area

    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° / -1°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      31° / 3°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      43° / 16°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      53° / 24°

      7 wet

    5. May

      64° / 31°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 38°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 44°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 42°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 34°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 23°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 13°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      29° / 1°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Kremmling, CO, 8.9 mi away at 7,460 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Pumphouse Recreation Area

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