Single site - $29 to $31/night Double site - $58 to $62/night Group site - $99 to $103/night Shoulder season - $10/night (sometime after Labor Day) $12 for day use (picnicking in the campground) Picnic area - Free, no camping. Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.
From USDA Forest Service, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Big Meadows Campground and Picnic Area
Can you reserve a site at Big Meadows Campground and Picnic Area?
No. Big Meadows Campground and Picnic Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
Single site - $29 to $31/night Double site - $58 to $62/night Group site - $99 to $103/night Shoulder season - $10/night (sometime after Labor Day) $12 for day use (picnicking in the campground) Picnic area - Free, no camping. Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.
Restrictions:
On Big Meadows Reservoir, boats are allowed. No wakes are allowed, trolling motors are okay. Boat ramp on north shore. There is a 14-day camping limit in campground. Must have a Colorado fishing license to fish the reservoir and streams.
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