Can you reserve a site at Wolcott Campground?

No. Wolcott Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Wolcott Campground

Campground · Colorado ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Colorado River Valley Field Office (Bureau of Land Management CO) · Open Access

6,925 ft
Elevation

Wolcott Campground is located along the Eagle River and is readily accessible from Interstate Highway 70. It is located just to the east of the scenic Red Canyon on Interstate 70. The Wolcott Campground and boat ramp are open May 15 - November 15 annually. There is no reservation system. Campsites are occupied on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, please contact the Colorado River Valley Field Office.

Getting there

Take the I-70 Exit 157 at Wolcott and turn north. Then turn left onto frontage road (Old Highway 6) at stop sign. Follow road 2 miles past bridge and the Wolcott Yacht Club. Turn off to the right at Wolcott Recreation Area and follow the road downhill to the campground.

39.71183, -106.69583 · 39°42'42.6"N 106°41'45.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.9	1.7	1.1	1.7	1.6	1.7	1.4	1.1	1.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.7 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

Camping: $10/Night

Stay limit: May-August: 7 Days, September-November: 14 days.

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 Wolcott Campground

Can you reserve a site at Wolcott Campground?: No. Wolcott Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Wolcott Campground?: May-August: 7 Days, September-November: 14 days.

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Wolcott Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Wolcott Campground's operator.

Bureau of Land Management — data as of Aug 24, 2026

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

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