Island Lake Campground
ISLAND LAKE CAMPGROUND
Part of Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
Overview
Island Lake Campground is located at an elevation of 10,000 feet on Colorado's Grand Mesa, which is home to more than 300 fishing lakes, near the cities of Cedaredge and Delta. Visitors enjoy the area for its excellent fishing, canoeing and hiking opportunities.Facilities
The campground offers 39 sites, including electric, non-electric and group sites. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided. Three vault restrooms are located within the facility.Trail access for hiking and off-road vehicle driving can be found within the campground. Visitors will find a boat ramp, fish cleaning station and new restroom at nearby Island Lake. Day-use parking and boat trailer parking are available for a small fee.
Natural Features
Island Lake is just .10 miles from the campground. A few sites offer panoramic views of Grand Valley and several lakes below. A dense grove of mature spruce trees covers most sites.A wide variety of wildlife frequents the area, including deer and elk.
Recreation
More than 3,000 miles of trails and routes provide access to areas of rugged beauty and solitude. Many were carved by indigenous peoples, early explorers and miners, offering an experience that connects visitors to the land and its prehistoric and historic past.The topography allows the forest to provide year-round trails for beginners to experts. The mountains, plateau and mesa never fail to provide a breathtaking backdrop.
Nearby Attractions
Recreation opportunities on the Grand Mesa National National Forest and surrounding areas are varied, and millions of visitors come to enjoy nearly 60 campgrounds and 13 picnic areas and more than 3,700 miles of system roads, including national and state-designated scenic byways and other scenic or recreation travel corridors.Thousands of miles of trails for hiking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, mountain biking and motorcycle riding are available, including sections of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Colorado Trail.
More than 300 lakes and 3,600 miles of streams are found on the Forest. Six mountain peaks reach more than 14,000 feet in elevation, creating many popular areas for rock and ice climbing, hiking and driving along high elevation meadows thick with colorful wildflowers and nature observation and photography of Colorado's abundant wildlife.
A variety of historic mining sites are also found in the forest, including the San Juan Mining area, as well as the Alpine Tunnel Historic District, which includes approximately 13 miles of the former Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad railbed across the Continental Divide. The forest also contains three ski resorts, three lodges, two organizational camps and one marina.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.Important Notices
Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY.
Double & Group sites: Refer to Specific Site # for capacity limits.
Extra Vehicles: cannot be paid for in advance. Upon arrival coordinate with host for payment and where to park.
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE sites must be booked in person. DO NOT call to determine availability, as they are only available on-site.
Late Arrivals: campers are not considered a "no-show" until 24 hours after arrival date check in time. Our policy is that your site will not be released before that.
- America the Beautiful Annual Passes are not accepted at this campground; senior and access passes are accepted, but pass holders must occupy the site and present card upon arrival
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.
Available Activities
- HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT PRIVATELY OWNED - Motel
- WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
- VISITOR CENTER - Ranger Station
- WINTER SPORTS - Cross Country Skiing
- HUNTING - Hunting
- HORSEBACK RIDING - Horse Rentals
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Crawfishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- CLIMBING - Rock Climbing
- BOATING - Canoeing
- BIKING - Biking
Directions
From Cedaredge, Colorado, take State Route 65 north for 15.7 miles to campground sign (Forest Route 116). Turn left at sign onto Route 116 (gravel) and go 1.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
Contact Information
Forest Service Road 116Delta, CO 81416
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 012, Loop C.G., Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038Double, Loop C.G., Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 32-35, Loop C.G., Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021Double, Loop C.G., Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop C.G., Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop C.G., Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004Host, Loop C.G., Type Standard Electric
- Site 030, Loop C.G., Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop C.G., Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop C.G., Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop C.G., Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop C.G., Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop C.G., Type Standard Electric
- Site 036, Loop C.G., Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop C.G., Type Standard Electric
- Site 001, Loop C.G., Type Standard Electric
- Site 015Double, Loop C.G., Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop C.G., Type Standard Electric
- Site 26-28, Loop C.G., Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop C.G., Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop C.G., Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop C.G., Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop C.G., Type Standard Electric
- Site 037, Loop C.G., Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop C.G., Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022Double, Loop C.G., Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop C.G., Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop C.G., Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18-20, Loop C.G., Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop C.G., Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop C.G., Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop C.G., Type Standard Nonelectric
