Cobbett Lake
Cobbett Lake is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 39.04139, -107.98306
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 970-874-6600
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Cobbett Lake
Overview Cobbett Lake Campground is located on Colorado's Grand Mesa, in the Land O' Lakes area, which is home to more than 300 lakes. Visitors enjoy the area for its great fishing, canoeing and hiking opportunities. Recreation Cobbett Lake is open to non-motorized watercraft, making it a perfect place for canoeing and fishing. Anglers cast for rainbow, brook and cutthroat trout. Numerous additional lakes in the area provide more fishing and canoeing opportunities, as well as beautiful scenery. A variety of hiking trails, including the Cobbett Lake Trail and Grand Mesa Discovery Trail begin nearby. Several off-road vehicle trails are in the surrounding area. Grand Mesa Visitor Center is within walking distance at Island Lake. The center offers interpretive exhibits, a bookstore and a high-altitude wildflower garden containing more than 50 native species. Facilities The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Natural Features The campground is situated along the Grand Mesa National Scenic and Historic Byway on the shore of Cobbett Lake, at an elevation of 10,300 feet. A dense grove of spruce trees covers the campground, offering shade in nearly every site. A variety of wildlife, including deer and elk, frequents the area. Nearby Attractions The Grand Mesa National Scenic and Historic Byway offers 63 miles of scenic driving as it climbs from the rugg
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Colorado Parks & Wildlife · 15 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 29 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 140 designated routes (234 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobbett Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Cobbett Lake | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Ward Lake | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Ward Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Little Bear | National forest campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Little Bear Campground | Private campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.