Colorado · Rock climbing · Heeney

Green Mountain Reservoir

Green Mountain Reservoir is a climbing crag in Colorado with 1 route.

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1 route

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Is Green Mountain Reservoir open right now?

Closure reported

The Forest Service lists a closure that covers Green Mountain Reservoir.

Green Mountain Reservoir and Ruedi boat ramps closed for the season
Agency closure covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Eagle-Thomasville (400), Burnt Mtn (506), plus NFSR 414 and 416 openings delayed to June 16
Agency closure covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
FSR 314, Crystal River Road, open but be prepared for delays
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
FSR 286, Radical Hill, is closed due to washouts and unsafe conditions
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
White River National Forest lifting fire restrictions on Friday Sept. 25
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · Order 2026 · USFS · White River National Forest

As of Oct 21, 5:35 pm MDT · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Green Mountain Reservoir

Best months: May–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
28° / 4°
Feb
33° / 7°
Mar
42° / 15°
Apr
51° / 24°
May
61° / 32°
Jun
74° / 39°
Jul
79° / 44°
Aug
76° / 43°
Sep
69° / 36°
Oct
55° / 26°
Nov
40° / 16°
Dec
29° / 6°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Green Mt Dam, CO, 0.2 mi away at 7,740 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Closures we've recorded since August 2026

Green Mountain Reservoir and Ruedi boat ramps closed for the season
White River National Forest · Order dated July 13, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026, no lift recorded · Forest Service

Green Mountain Reservoir is a climbing area in the Dillon Ranger District of White River National Forest in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. It sits about 0.2 miles from Elliott Creek Campground, which makes it an easy base for an overnight stay. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Green Mt Dam, at about 7,740 feet, show July highs around 79°F with lows near 44°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. The Green Mountain Camp Trail starts about 0.9 miles away, and Willows Campground is about 1.3 miles off. Cataract Lake (Heeney, Colorado) is about 3.5 miles away, and the Gore Mountain Range climbing area is about 9.8 miles away.