Ledges Cottonwood Area

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

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

6,867 ft
Elevation
Located in groves of cottonwoods along the San Miguel River. Cottonwood campground has 14 campsites. RV and tent sites, a few cabanas, picnic tables, grills, toilets, and hand-carry boat ramps. No drinking water or trash services. The river in this section flows over sandstone bedrock where rock ledges form large holes creating rapids during high water. For more information, please contact the Uncompahgre Field Office.

Getting there

From Naturita, go about 2 miles east on CO 141 to CR 90 on the left (north). Go north 1.1 miles on CR 90 toward the power plant. At the “Y” near the power plant, keep right on CR 90 toward Montrose. Go another 6.8 miles to the bridge over the San Miguel River (unsigned). Immediately after crossing the bridge, turn hard right onto the unsigned road that parallels the river. Cottonwood campground is about 2 miles from the bridge.

38.24705, -108.36890 · 38°14'49.4"N 108°22'8.1"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 39°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F394352596981858275625039
Low °F131825313846535144342314
Precip in0.90.71.01.11.20.72.02.22.01.51.31.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

The camp sites are $5.00 -$20.00 per night.

Stay limit: 14 day Stay Limit

From Recreation.gov, 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 Ledges Cottonwood Area

Can you reserve a site at Ledges Cottonwood Area?
No. Ledges Cottonwood Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Ledges Cottonwood Area?
14 day Stay Limit

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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