Jumbo Campground
Jumbo Campground is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 39.05306, -108.09361
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 970-268-5579
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Jumbo Campground
Overview Jumbo Campground is located on the northern slope of Colorado's Grand Mesa, in the Mesa Lakes area, which is home to over 300 lakes. Visitors enjoy the area for its great fishing, canoeing and hiking opportunities. Recreation Jumbo and Sunset Lakes are open to non-motorized watercraft, making each a perfect place for canoeing and fishing. Anglers cast for brown, brook and rainbow trout. Numerous additional lakes in the area provide still more fishing and canoeing opportunities, as well as beautiful scenery. The West Bench Trail No. 501 is open to hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. This popular path stretches several miles through the surrounding area. Facilities The campground offers single- and double-family campsites, most of which have electric hookups. A few single sites are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Natural Features The campground is situated between Jumbo and Sunset Lakes along the Grand Mesa National Scenic and Historic Byway, at an elevation of 9,800 feet. A forest of mature spruce and aspen trees covers the area. Most sites have views of the lakes. A variety of wildlife, including deer and elk, frequents the area. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888. Nearby Attractions The Grand Mesa National Scenic and Historic Byway offers 63 miles of scenic driving as it climbs from the rugge
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Colorado Parks & Wildlife · 19 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 23 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 127 designated routes (191 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumbo Lake Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Jumbo | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Moose Manor Cabin | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Black Bear Cabin at Mesa Lakes (CO) | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Spruce Grove | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Spruce Grove Campground - Grand Valley RD | Private campground | 0.8 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.