Can you reserve a site at Silver Jack Campground (CO)?

Yes, Silver Jack Campground (CO) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Silver Jack Campground (CO)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Silver Jack Campground (CO).

Silver Jack Campground (CO)

Campground · Colorado · 45 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Uncompahgre National Forest (NF) · Open Access

45
Bookable sites: up to 100
People per site: 9,101 ft
Elevation

Overview

Silver Jack Campground has 60 campsites around three loops - Chipeta, Ouray and Sapinero. Each loop is heavily wooded with Aspen and a few spruce trees and an understory of tall grass and wildflowers. The campground is convenient to the Silver Jack Reservoir and a network of trails around the Cimarron Ridge. One of the three loops is often used for groups while the other two are for individual campers. Drinking water is available. There are no close communities to get provisions so visitors need to bring everything they need. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Some sites are handicap accessible.

Nearby Attractions

There are OHV trails nearby

The facts

45 bookable sites
Up to 100 people per site
Loops: Chipeta Loop, Ouray Loop, Sapinero Loop

Site types

43 Standard Nonelectric
1 Group Standard Nonelectric
1 Standard Electric

Amenities

Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

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45 campsites at Silver Jack Campground (CO)

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Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
20	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
21	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
22	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
23	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
24	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
25	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
26	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
27	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
28	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
29	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
30	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
31	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
32	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
33	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
34	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
35	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
36	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
37	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
38	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
39	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
40	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
41	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
42	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
43	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
44	Chipeta Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
1	Ouray Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
10	Ouray Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
11	Ouray Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
12	Ouray Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
13	Ouray Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
14	Ouray Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
15	Ouray Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
16	Ouray Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
17	Ouray Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
18	Ouray Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
19	Ouray Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
2	Ouray Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
3	Ouray Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
4	Ouray Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
5	Ouray Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
6	Ouray Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
7	Ouray Loop	Standard Electric	—	—	—	8	🐾
8	Ouray Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
9	Ouray Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
001 Group Camp	Sapinero Loop	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	100	🐾

Getting there

From Montrose, CO drive east on U.S. Highway 50 to County Road 858 (Forest Access/Silver Jack Reservoir sign). Turn south on County Road 858 and travel approximately 18 miles south, past Big Cimarron and Beaver Lake Campgrounds, and turn right at the Silver Jack Campground sign. Travel along road to campground loops.

38.23611, -107.53762 · 38°14'10.0"N 107°32'15.4"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Low °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Precip in	1.1	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.4	0.8	2.1	1.8	1.7	2.0	1.5	1.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.8 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 Silver Jack Campground (CO)

Can you reserve a site at Silver Jack Campground (CO)?: Yes, Silver Jack Campground (CO) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Silver Jack Campground (CO) have?: 45 sites.
Are pets allowed at Silver Jack Campground (CO)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Silver Jack Campground (CO).

Camping near Silver Jack Campground (CO)

Beaver Lake (CO) 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Cimarron 1.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Jackson Guard Station 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Alpine Ranger Station 8.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cimarron Campground (CO) 14.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Amphitheater (Co) 16.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Silver Jack Campground - Ouray RD less than 0.1 mi · Campground
Beaver Lake Campground - Ouray RD 1 mi · Campground
Big Blue Campground - Gunnison RD 8.3 mi · Campground
Cimarron Campground 14.4 mi · Campground
The Gate Campground 15 mi · Campground
Independence Gulch #234 16.2 mi · Facility

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