Almont

Federal campground in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

Location: Gunnison, CO, CO

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/almont to be notified when sites open up.

Almont offers affordable tent camping at $20/night in the Gunnison area with fire rings and picnic tables. First-come, first-served access means no advance booking required if you arrive early.

Wildlife alert: Black bears and bighorn sheep are documented in the area within 8km. Store food properly and be alert during dawn/dusk. Coyotes also present.

Insider tips for Almont: Book early or arrive first-thing — federal campground with only 1 tent site and first-come, first-served basis means quick fill-ups Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay QR code feature, as cell service may be limited in this remote area No hookups available — bring fully self-contained gear or plan accordingly

Skip Almont if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer) — none available. You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served only. You need year-round access — seasonal May-October only.

Best time to visit Almont: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this window only.

Nearby campgrounds: North Bank (Co) (Almont, CO), One Mile (Almont, CO), Rosy Lane (GUNNISON, CO), Spring Creek (Co) (Almont, CO).