Island Lake Campground
Campground · Colorado · 32 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Grand Mesa National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 32
- Bookable sites
- 140 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 32
- People per site
- 10,421 ft
- Elevation
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.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.
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.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.
The facts
- 32 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 140 ft
- Up to 32 people per site
- Loops: C.G.
Site types
- 21 Standard Nonelectric
- 8 Standard Electric
- 3 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: water hookups.
32 campsites at Island Lake Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | C.G. | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | C.G. | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 100 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | C.G. | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 100 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004Host | C.G. | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 80 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | C.G. | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 100 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | C.G. | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | C.G. | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | C.G. | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | C.G. | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 100 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | C.G. | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | C.G. | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 100 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | C.G. | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | C.G. | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 100 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 014 | C.G. | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 100 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 015Double | C.G. | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 38 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 016 | C.G. | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 017 | C.G. | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 021Double | C.G. | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 022Double | C.G. | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 023 | C.G. | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 70 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 024 | C.G. | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 70 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 025 | C.G. | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 029 | C.G. | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 030 | C.G. | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 031 | C.G. | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 036 | C.G. | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 100 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 037 | C.G. | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 038Double | C.G. | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 039 | C.G. | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 80 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 18-20 | C.G. | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 80 ft | 24 | 🐾 |
| 26-28 | C.G. | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 140 ft | 24 | 🐾 |
| 32-35 | C.G. | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 80 ft | 32 | 🐾 |
Getting there
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.
39.03194, -108.01056 · 39°1'55.0"N 108°0'38.0"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 6.2 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 4.9 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 4.3 | 5.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.6 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 Island Lake Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Island Lake Campground?
- Yes, Island Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Island Lake Campground have?
- 32 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Island Lake Campground?
- 140 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Island Lake Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Island Lake Campground.
- Does Island Lake Campground have hookups?
- Electric, Sewer.
- Are campfires allowed at Island Lake Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Island Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Island Lake Campground
- Little Bear 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cobbett Lake 1.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Ward Lake 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cottonwood Lake (CO) 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Spruce Grove (CO) 4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Island Lake Campground - Grand Valley RD 0.1 mi · Campground
- Little Bear Campground - Grand Valley RD 0.8 mi · Campground
- Grand Mesa 1.4 mi · Facility
- Cobbett Campground - Grand Valley RD 1.6 mi · Campground
- Ward Lake Campground - Grand Valley RD 1.8 mi · Campground
- Cottonwood Lake Campground - Grand Valley RD 3.7 mi · Campground
- Spruce Grove Campground - Grand Valley RD 3.9 mi · Campground
Contact
- Email camping@rrmofa.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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