Colorado · Camping · Near Telluride

Woods Lake Campground

Jun–Jul, Sep
best months

Is Woods 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 Woods 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 Nov 9, 5:45 PM MST · Source: USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

At 9,390 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
Norwood Ranger DistrictGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests

Woods Lake Campground is a Forest Service campground in the Norwood Ranger District of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests in Colorado. It sits within the national forest's boundaries, and the Forest Service manages the land. The site is simple, with vault toilets as the only listed amenity. A fee is charged for stays. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Telluride show July highs around 77°F with lows near 41°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-30s. The campground makes an easy base for exploring the surrounding area. Boskoff Peak and the Shoreline hike are both within a quarter mile. Fall Creek, about 2.3 miles away, offers canoeing, and Silver Pick Camping Area is roughly 2.9 miles off.

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Best time to go · Jun–Jul, Sep
Best time to visit Woods Lake Campground
Best months: June–July and 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
  36° / 0°
  10 wet
2. Feb
  38° / 5°
  9 wet
3. Mar
  44° / 13°
  10 wet
4. Apr
  51° / 22°
  9 wet
5. May
  60° / 29°
  9 wet
6. Jun
  73° / 34°
  7 wet
7. Jul
  77° / 41°
  12 wet
8. Aug
  74° / 40°
  15 wet
9. Sep
  68° / 34°
  11 wet
10. Oct
  57° / 23°
  8 wet
11. Nov
  45° / 13°
  8 wet
12. Dec
  36° / 2°
  9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Telluride 4wnw, CO, 10.8 mi away at 8,646 ft. The station sits about 700 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.