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Island Lake Campground

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest, Colorado

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As of September 2026, Island Lake Campground is a campground in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Colorado with 20 campsites. Island Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Island Lake Campground is located at 39.0319° N, 108.0106° W.

people allowed on 16 of 20 sites: 8
people allowed on the largest site: 32

Island Lake Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Campsites at Island Lake Campground

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Standard 17
Group 3
Hookups 7

What an RV fits

40 ft2 sites
45 ft1 site
60 ft3 sites
70 ft2 sites
80 ft3 sites
100 ft8 sites
140 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, climbing, photography, offroad.

All sites at Island Lake Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the C.G. loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups
001	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric
002	Standard	8	100 ft	Electric
003	Standard	8	100 ft	Electric
005	Standard	8	100 ft	Electric
006	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric
007	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric
008	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric
009	Standard	8	100 ft	-
011	Standard	8	100 ft	-
013	Standard	8	100 ft	-
014	Standard	8	100 ft	-
015Double	Standard	16	40 ft	-
18-20	Group	24	80 ft	-
023	Standard	8	70 ft	-
024	Standard	8	70 ft	-
26-28	Group	24	140 ft	-
32-35	Group	32	80 ft	-
036	Standard	8	100 ft	-
038Double	Standard	8	45 ft	-
039	Standard	8	80 ft	-

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 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.

Rules and notices at Island Lake Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Island Lake Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY.

Double & Group sites: Refer to Specific Site # for capacity limits.

Extra Vehicles: cannot be paid for in advance. Upon arrival coordinate with host for payment and where to park.

FIRST COME FIRST SERVE sites must be booked in person. DO NOT call to determine availability, as they are only available on-site.

Late Arrivals: campers are not considered a "no-show" until 24 hours after arrival date check in time. Our policy is that your site will not be released before that.

America the Beautiful Annual Passes are not accepted at this campground; senior and access passes are accepted, but pass holders must occupy the site and present card upon arrival

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.

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Island Lake Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Island Lake Campground?

Island Lake Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Island Lake Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Island Lake Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Island Lake Campground have?

Island Lake Campground has 20 campsites.