Colorado · published-coordinate region
Island Lake Campground
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USDA Forest Service32Supported overnight records
3Published site categories
32Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the 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 call (928) 537-8888.
Nearby Attractions
Recreation opportunities on the Grand Mesa National National Forest and surrounding areas are varied, and millions of visitors come to enjoy nearly 60 campgrounds and 13 picnic areas and more than 3,700 miles of system roads, including national and state-designated scenic byways and other scenic or recreation travel corridors.
Thousands of miles of trails for hiking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, mountain biking and motorcycle riding are available, including sections of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Colorado Trail.
More than 300 lakes and 3,600 miles of streams are found on the Forest. Six mountain peaks reach more than 14,000 feet in elevation, creating many popular areas for rock and ice climbing, hiking and driving along high elevation meadows thick with colorful wildflowers and nature observation and photography of Colorado's abundant wildlife.
A variety of historic mining sites are also found in the forest, including the San Juan Mining area, as well as the Alpine Tunnel Historic District, which includes approximately 13 miles of the former Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad railbed across the Continental Divide. The forest also contains three ski resorts, three lodges, two organizational camps and one marina.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 32 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
32
Vehicle limit
32
Vehicle length
32
Driveway entry
32
Shade
22
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
21
Standard Electric
8
Group Standard Nonelectric
3
Operator directions
From Cedaredge, Colorado, take State Route 65 north for 15.7 miles to campground sign (Forest Route 116). Turn left at sign onto Route 116 (gravel) and go 1.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
32 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 32 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 100 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 003 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 100 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 004Host C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 80 ft Tent: 80 ft Trailer: 80 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 80 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 005 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 100 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 006 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Full |
| Site 007 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 008 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 009 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 100 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 011 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 100 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 012 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 013 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 100 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 100 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 015Double C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 38 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 016 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 017 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 021Double C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 022Double C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 023 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 70 ft Tent: 70 ft Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 70 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 024 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 70 ft Tent: 70 ft Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 70 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 025 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 029 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 030 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 031 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 036 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 100 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 037 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 038Double C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 039 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 80 ft Tent: 80 ft Trailer: 80 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 80 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 18-20 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 80 ft Tent: 80 ft Trailer: 80 ft Numeric screening only | 24 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through 200 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 26-28 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 140 ft Tent: 140 ft Trailer: 140 ft Numeric screening only | 24 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through 140 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 32-35 C.G. Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Group Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 80 ft Tent: 80 ft Trailer: 80 ft Numeric screening only | 32 people 4 vehicles | Pull-Through 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
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