Blue Mountain
PSICC — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Lake George, CO, CO
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (92 reviews)
Season: May through October
Blue Mountain Campground sits between Eleven Mile Canyon with the South Platte River to the north and the peak of Blue Mountain to the south, creating an impressive location for recreation and diverse scenery. The campground is primitive and quiet, creating a peaceful outdoor experience for guests. Hiking, biking, rock climbing in the canyon and trout fishing in the river are popular pastimes.
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, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Blue Mountain Campground offers a primitive and quiet experience situated between Eleven Mile Canyon and Blue Mountain peak, with the South Platte River providing excellent trout fishing opportunities. The location provides diverse recreation including hiking, biking, rock climbing, and access to the Hard Rock Interpretive Trail.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in area; also wapiti, Rocky Mountain mule deer, pronghorn, and American mink. Birdwatchers may spot American white pelicans, calliope hummingbirds, and gray-headed juncos.
Insider tips for Blue Mountain: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a self-contained RV if using an RV; no hookups available Access Hard Rock Interpretive Trail directly from campground for 1-mile self-guided hike
Skip Blue Mountain if: You need RV hookups - none available at most sites. You require camping outside May-October - seasonal operations only. You prefer developed campgrounds - this is primitive.
Best time to visit Blue Mountain: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Springer Gulch (Lake George, CO), Riverside (Co) (Lake George, CO), Round Mountain (Lake George, CO), Cove Campground (Lake George, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Blue Mountain
Cell signal at Blue Mountain (Lake George, CO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Blue Mountain Campground sits between Eleven Mile Canyon with the South Platte River to the north and the peak of Blue Mountain to the south, creating an impressive location for recreation and diverse scenery. The campground is primitive and quiet, creating a peaceful outdoor experience for guests. Hiking, biking, rock climbing in the canyon and trout fishing in the river are popular pastimes.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring a self-contained RV if using an RV; no hookups available
Access Hard Rock Interpretive Trail directly from campground for 1-mile self-guided hike
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Lake George, Colorado, turn off of Highway 24 onto County Road 96. Follow the road for about a 1 1/2 miles towards Eleven Mile Canyon. The campground is just up the way on the right hand side just past the entrance of Eleven Mile Canyon on County Road 61.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — PSICC fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at PSICC before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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