Cottonwood Grove Campground
Lazear, Colorado · 5,105 ft · In Gunnison Gorge Wilderness
Wildfire 42 mi S: Gold Mountain, 39,747 acres, 92% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,105 ft (1,556 m)5,105 ft1,556 m
- Land
- Uncompahgre Field Office
Bureau of Land Management
Amenities
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About
Situated among mature cottonwood trees along the Gunnison River, this campground has six campsites, including one ADA accessible site with an adjacent accessible fishing pier. Site amenities include a boat ramp (non-motorized watercraft only), shade structures, picnic tables, fire rings and a vault toilet. Camping is free with a 7 day/6 night maximum stay length. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please contact the Montrose Public Lands Center at 970-240-5300.
From BLM National Recreation Sites & Facilities, OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, and Recreation.gov · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Cottonwood Grove Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedPatchy Fog, 89% chance of rain55°37°
- ThuPatchy Fog then Mostly Sunny, 8% chance of rain59°34°
- FriSunny64°36°
- SatMostly Sunny63°41°
- SunMostly Sunny, 8% chance of rain64°39°
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Location and contact
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