Can you reserve a site at E. Cross Mountain River Access?

No. E. Cross Mountain River Access is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

E. Cross Mountain River Access

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Little Snake Field Office (Bureau of Land Management CO) · Open Access

5,859 ft
Elevation

Visitors should be aware that rough roads may exist. The improved site has a vault toilet, parking, picnic sites and boat ramp. Camping is permitted, and tables and fire rings are provided. State Park passes are required.

Getting there

EAST CROSS MOUNTAIN is located approximately 18 miles southwest of Maybell. Take U.S. Highway 40 west of Maybell about 13.6 miles to Moffat County Road 85. Drive north on Moffat County Road 85 to the Bureau of Land Management Road 1551 and then 1.5 miles

40.48572, -108.32248 · 40°29'8.6"N 108°19'20.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 32°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	32	37	48	58	68	79	86	84	75	61	46	33
Low °F	1	7	18	25	33	40	47	45	36	24	14	3
Precip in	0.9	0.9	1.2	1.5	1.3	0.7	0.6	1.0	1.1	1.3	1.1	1.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about E. Cross Mountain River Access

Can you reserve a site at E. Cross Mountain River Access?: No. E. Cross Mountain River Access is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Phone (970) 826-5000
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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