Cottonwood Grove Campground
Campground ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area (BLM_NCA) · Open Access
- 5,105 ft
- Elevation
Situated among mature cottonwood trees along the Gunnison River, this campground has six campsites, including one ADA accessible site with an adjacent accessible fishing pier. Site amenities include a boat ramp (non-motorized watercraft only), shade structures, picnic tables, fire rings and a vault toilet. Camping is free with a 7 day/6 night maximum stay length. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please contact the Montrose Public Lands Center at 970-240-5300.
Getting there
From Austin, Colorado drive south on 2200 Rd. for 0.9 miles. Turn left on H75 Rd (there is a sign indicating access to Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area). H75 Rd is a well-maintained gravel road. It enters the National Conservation Area in about 2.8 miles. Another 0.2 miles will bring you to Smith Mountain Saddle, where there is a 4-way intersection. Follow the sign indicating South River Road and the West River Trailhead, a slight right off of H75 Rd. South River Road is a graded natural-surface road, which is passable with high clearance vehicles when dry, and impassable when wet. The campground is 4 miles down this road.
From Delta (Jct. US 50 & CO 92), go east on CO 92 for 5.5 miles to CR H75 Road on the right (south). Veer right onto H75 Road and continue for 4.3 miles, then follow the directions above.
38.77768, -107.85192 · 38°46'39.6"N 107°51'6.9"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.5 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
No Fee
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 Cottonwood Grove Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Cottonwood Grove Campground?
- No. Cottonwood Grove Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Cottonwood Grove Campground
- Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground 15.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- West River Trailhead 0.8 mi · Facility
- Gunnison Forks Day Use Area 1 mi · Facility
- Orchard Boat Ramp 2.8 mi · Facility
- Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery 4.6 mi · Facility
- Ute Trailhead- Gunnison Gorge 6.6 mi · Facility
- Duncan Trailhead 9 mi · Facility
- North Delta OHV Staging Areas 9.7 mi · Facility
- Bobcat Trailhead 10.3 mi · Facility
- Eagle Valley Trailhead 12.1 mi · Facility
- Peach Valley OHV Staging Area 12.8 mi · Facility
- North Rim Ranger Station 15.4 mi · Visitor Center
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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