Lower Beaver Rec. Site
Facility · Colorado ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
San Miguel River Segment 1 (Eligible - Recreational) · Open Access
- 6,690 ft
- Elevation
The campground is located between CO 145 and the San Miguel River about 0.4 miles downriver from the Beaver Creek Boat Ramp. There are three tent sites with tables and grills. Two parking areas will accommodate a few small RVs. A toilet and hand-carry boat launch is present. For more information, please contact the Uncompahgre Field Office.
Getting there
Lower Beaver Campground can be accessed off Colorado Hwy 145 which is also called the Unaweep/Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway. From Norwood, go east on CO145 about 5.5 miles. Entrance is on the right (south).
38.11135, -108.18980 · 38°6'40.9"N 108°11'23.3"W
Typical weather
Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 38 | 41 | 51 | 58 | 67 | 78 | 83 | 80 | 73 | 62 | 49 | 38 |
| Low °F | 10 | 17 | 24 | 29 | 35 | 47 | 52 | 51 | 44 | 32 | 21 | 12 |
| Precip in | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
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 Lower Beaver Rec. Site
- Can you reserve a site at Lower Beaver Rec. Site?
- No. Lower Beaver Rec. Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
- How long can you stay at Lower Beaver Rec. Site?
- 14 Day Stay Limit
Camping near Lower Beaver Rec. Site
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- Specie Creek Boat Launch 7.1 mi · Facility
- Caddis Flats 11.9 mi · Facility
- Ledges Rockhouse Area 13 mi · Facility
- Ledges Cottonwood Area 13.5 mi · Facility
- Iron Springs Campground - Ouray RD 14.3 mi · Campground
- Silesca Guard Station 15.7 mi · Campground
- Simms Mesa #115 18.2 mi · Facility
- The Pinhead Institute 21.4 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 970-240-5300
- Info 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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