Beaver Lake (Co)

Federal campground in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

Location: Cimarron, 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): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

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

Affordable tent camping at $20/night with fire rings and picnic tables in a scenic mountain location. Federal campground offering a rustic first-come, first-served experience.

Wildlife alert: American Elk, Mule Deer, Yellow-bellied Marmot, and various bird species including Broad-tailed Hummingbirds present in the area.

Insider tips for Beaver Lake (Co): First-come, first-served only - arrive early to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for Scan and Pay option Book early despite first-come basis due to high demand at federal campgrounds

Skip Beaver Lake (Co) if: You need hookups - no hookups available. You require advance reservations - first-come, first-served only. You're visiting outside May-October - seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Beaver Lake (Co): May-October — Official operating season per verified data..

Nearby campgrounds: Big Cimarron (Cimarron, CO), Silver Jack Campground (Co) (Lakeside, CO), Jackson Guard Station (Montrose, CO), Cimarron Campground (Co) (Gunnison, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Beaver Lake (Co)

Cell signal at Beaver Lake (Co) (Cimarron, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Beaver Lake (Co)

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Cimarron, CO, CO★ 4 (0 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups - no hookups available✕ You require advance reservations - first-come, first-served only✕ You're visiting outside May-October - seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only - arrive early to secure a site

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for Scan and Pay option

Book early despite first-come basis due to high demand at federal campgrounds

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Elk, Mule Deer, Yellow-bellied Marmot, and various bird species including Broad-tailed Hummingbirds present in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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N/A· Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Beaver Lake (Co) cost per night?+
Beaver Lake (Co) costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Beaver Lake (Co) open?+
Beaver Lake (Co) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Beaver Lake (Co) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Beaver Lake (Co)?+
Beaver Lake (Co) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Beaver Lake (Co)?+
Beaver Lake (Co) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Beaver Lake (Co)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Beaver Lake (Co) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Beaver Lake (Co) open, and what are check-in times?+
Beaver Lake (Co) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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