Jumbo Campground
Campground · Colorado · 26 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Grand Mesa National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 26
- Bookable sites
- 45 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 16
- People per site
- 3
- Accessible sites
- 9,796 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Jumbo Campground is located on the northern slope of Colorado's Grand Mesa, in the Mesa Lakes area, which is home to over 300 lakes. Visitors enjoy the area for its great fishing, canoeing and hiking opportunities.Recreation
Jumbo and Sunset Lakes are open to non-motorized watercraft, making each a perfect place for canoeing and fishing. Anglers cast for brown, brook and rainbow trout. Numerous additional lakes in the area provide still more fishing and canoeing opportunities, as well as beautiful scenery.The West Bench Trail No. 501 is open to hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. This popular path stretches several miles through the surrounding area.
Facilities
The campground offers single- and double-family campsites, most of which have electric hookups. A few single sites are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.Natural Features
The campground is situated between Jumbo and Sunset Lakes along the Grand Mesa National Scenic and Historic Byway, at an elevation of 9,800 feet. A forest of mature spruce and aspen trees covers the area. Most sites have views of the lakes.A variety of wildlife, including deer and elk, frequents the area.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.Nearby Attractions
The Grand Mesa National Scenic and Historic Byway offers 63 miles of scenic driving as it climbs from the rugged canyon floor, up to the forested mesa tops at 11,000 feet. The road passes sparkling lakes and meadows bursting with wildflowers. Many trailheads can be found along the byway.Grand Mesa Visitor Center is a short drive from the campground, at Island Lake. The center offers interpretive exhibits, a bookstore and a high-altitude wildflower garden containing over 50 native species.
The town of Cedaredge is 26 miles from the campground. It is home to Pioneer Town, a 19th Century village with frontier museums and more than 20 structures. A historic schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, saloon and jail can be seen in the town. Cedaredge's "Applefest" festival is held annually in October.
The facts
- 26 bookable sites
- 3 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 45 ft
- Up to 16 people per site
- Loops: Jumbo Campground1-26
Site types
- 16 Standard Electric
- 6 Standard Nonelectric
- 4 Tent Only Nonelectric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, grills.
26 campsites at Jumbo Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 11 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 14 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 15 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 16 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 17 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 18 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 19 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 2 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 20 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 21 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 22 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 23 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 24 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 25 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 26 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 6 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 7 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 8 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 9 | Jumbo Campground1-26 | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
From Mesa, Colo., travel south on State Route 65 for about 13 miles to the campground sign. Turn right into the campground.
39.05306, -108.09361 · 39°3'11.0"N 108°5'37.0"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 3.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.9 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 Jumbo Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Jumbo Campground?
- Yes, Jumbo Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Jumbo Campground have?
- 26 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Jumbo Campground?
- 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Jumbo Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Jumbo Campground.
- Does Jumbo Campground have hookups?
- Electric.
Camping near Jumbo Campground
- Moose Manor Cabin 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Black Bear Cabin at Mesa Lakes (CO) 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Spruce Grove (CO) 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Island Lake Campground 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Little Bear 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Jumbo Campground - Grand Valley RD less than 0.1 mi · Campground
- Black Bear Cabin 0.2 mi · Campground
- Spruce Grove Campground - Grand Valley RD 0.8 mi · Campground
- Island Lake Campground - Grand Valley RD 4.8 mi · Campground
- Little Bear Campground - Grand Valley RD 5.3 mi · Campground
- Grand Mesa 5.8 mi · Facility
- Cobbett Campground - Grand Valley RD 6 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 970-268-5579
- 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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