Big Meadows Campground and Picnic Area

Campground · Colorado ·

Rio Grande National Forest (NF) · Open Access

9,296 ft
Elevation

The facts

  • Season: Memorial Day weekend – The second Monday of September. — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

USDA Forest Service's own page

Getting there

37.53806, -106.79611 · 37°32'17.0"N 106°47'46.0"W

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Fees and stay limits

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.

Accessibility:

  • Accessible sites and fishing access.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Big Meadows Campground and Picnic Area

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