Erickson Springs

Federal campground in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

Location: Somerset, 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/erickson-springs to be notified when sites open up.

Highly rated campground (4.7/5) featuring a rushing stream and peaceful creek for cooling off, with access to Dark Canyon trailhead for day hikes.

Wildlife alert: Wapiti, Merriam's Turkey, Cooper's Hawk, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Mountain Chickadee, Common Merganser, Wandering Garter Snake, Plateau Fence Lizard, and Smooth Greensnake present in the area.

Insider tips for Erickson Springs: First-come, first-served only—arrive early to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for on-site payment Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Skip Erickson Springs if: You need hookups—no hookups available at this campground. You need to reserve in advance—first-come, first-served basis only. You plan to visit November through April—seasonal closure.

Best time to visit Erickson Springs: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Bogan Flats Campground (CARBONDALE, CO), Lake Irwin (Somerset, CO), Oh Be Joyful Campground (Crested Butte, CO), Gothic (Crested Butte, CO).