Island Lake Campground
Island Lake Campground is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 39.03194, -108.01056
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Climbing, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hotel/lodge/resort Privately Owned, Hunting, Visitor Center, Wildlife Viewing, Winter Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Island Lake Campground
Overview Island Lake Campground is located at an elevation of 10,000 feet on Colorado's Grand Mesa, which is home to more than 300 fishing lakes, near the cities of Cedaredge and Delta. Visitors enjoy the area for its excellent fishing, canoeing and hiking opportunities. Recreation More than 3,000 miles of trails and routes provide access to areas of rugged beauty and solitude. Many were carved by indigenous peoples, early explorers and miners, offering an experience that connects visitors to the land and its prehistoric and historic past. The topography allows the forest to provide year-round trails for beginners to experts. The mountains, plateau and mesa never fail to provide a breathtaking backdrop. Facilities The campground offers 39 sites, including electric, non-electric and group sites. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided. Three vault restrooms are located within the facility. Trail access for hiking and off-road vehicle driving can be found within the campground. Visitors will find a boat ramp, fish cleaning station and new restroom at nearby Island Lake. Day-use parking and boat trailer parking are available for a small fee. Natural Features Island Lake is just .10 miles from the campground. A few sites offer panoramic views of Grand Valley and several lakes below. A dense grove of mature spruce trees covers most sites. A wide variety of wildlife frequents the area, including deer and elk. Contact Info For facility specific information, please cal
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Colorado Parks & Wildlife · 17 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 28 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 140 designated routes (229 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Lake | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Island Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Little Bear Campground | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Little Bear | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Cobbett Lake | National forest campground | 1.5 mi | — | — |
| Ward Lake Campground | Private campground | 1.6 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.