Black Bear Cabin at Mesa Lakes (CO)
Black Bear Cabin at Mesa Lakes (CO) is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 39.05222, -108.08111
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Horseback Riding, Hotel/lodge/resort Privately Owned, Hunting, Interpretive Programs, Visitor Center, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Black Bear Cabin at Mesa Lakes (CO)
Overview Black Bear Cabin at Mesa Lakes offers guests the opportunity to experience an overnight stay in a traditional Forest Service Ranger Station. The original Black Bear Cabin was constructed in the 1930s, where rangers worked for years overseeing the expansive forest. The cabin is about a 45-minute drive from Grand Junction area of western Colorado, and plenty of canoeing, mountain biking and fishing activities are within reach. From mid-August through October, guests can enjoy fall colors with extensive golden aspen stands surrounding the area. A large grass yard fronts the cabin, which can be used for family gatherings and weddings. This cabin is not ADA accessible. Recreation A popular mountain biking and horseback riding trail, West Bench Trail #501, connects the seven lakes of the Mesa Lakes Recreation Area. The cabin is also within walking distance to a carry-down boat ramp for canoeing and kayaking. The Grand Mesa Scenic Byway is well worth exploring. The byway passes near the cabin and offers 63 miles of scenery as it climbs from the rugged canyon floor up to the forested mesa tops at 11,000 feet. The road passes sparkling lakes and meadows bursting with wildflowers. Facilities The semi-rustic log cabin has a living area and bedroom on the main floor, and a bathroom with a flush toilet and shower is in the basement. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and an electric stove. Electric lighting and heat are provided. Sleeping accommodations for five a
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Colorado Parks & Wildlife · 18 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 24 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 126 designated routes (195 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Grove | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Spruce Grove Campground - Grand Valley RD | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Jumbo | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Jumbo Campground | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | Electric |
| Jumbo Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Moose Manor Cabin | National forest campground | 0.9 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.