Cold Spring (Co)

Federal campground in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

Location: Almont, 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/cold-spring-co to be notified when sites open up.

Inexpensive at $20/night with spacious sites in the Gunnison National Forest along Taylor River. Campers praise the peaceful setting with plenty of shade, trees, and fire rings at each site.

Wildlife alert: Pacific Marten, Bighorn Sheep, Colorado Chipmunk, Wyoming Ground Squirrel, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Dipper, Pine Siskin, Mountain Bluebird, and Wandering Garter Snake present in area.

Insider tips for Cold Spring (Co): First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code Scan and Pay option Site 1 offers excellent shade and trees suitable for hammocking

Skip Cold Spring (Co) if: Need hookups — no hookups available. Sensitive to road noise — campground is adjacent to road with traffic. Visiting outside May-October — seasonal closure.

Best time to visit Cold Spring (Co): May-October — Campground seasonal operations period as verified.

Nearby campgrounds: Lottis Creek Campground (Gunnison, CO), Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon Near Gunnison, Colorado) (Almont, CO), Lakeview Gunnison (ALMONT, CO), Rosy Lane (GUNNISON, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Cold Spring (Co)

Cell signal at Cold Spring (Co) (Almont, 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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Cold Spring (Co)

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Almont, 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:✕ Need hookups — no hookups available✕ Sensitive to road noise — campground is adjacent to road with traffic✕ Visiting outside May-October — seasonal closure

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 QR code Scan and Pay option

Site 1 offers excellent shade and trees suitable for hammocking

Best: May-October

Campground seasonal operations period as verified

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: Pacific Marten, Bighorn Sheep, Colorado Chipmunk, Wyoming Ground Squirrel, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Dipper, Pine Siskin, Mountain Bluebird, and Wandering Garter Snake present in 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 Cold Spring (Co) cost per night?+
Cold Spring (Co) costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Cold Spring (Co) open?+
Cold Spring (Co) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Cold Spring (Co) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Cold Spring (Co)?+
Cold Spring (Co) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Cold Spring (Co)?+
Cold Spring (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 Cold Spring (Co)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cold Spring (Co) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Cold Spring (Co) open, and what are check-in times?+
Cold Spring (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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Nearby Campgrounds

Lottis Creek Campground

Gunnison, CO

From $26/night

Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon Near Gunnison, Colorado)

Almont, CO

From $18/night

Lakeview Gunnison

ALMONT, CO

From $26/night

Rosy Lane

GUNNISON, CO

From $28/night

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