Little Bear
Federal campground in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
Location: Cedaredge, 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): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/little-bear to be notified when sites open up.
Highly rated campground (4.6/5 stars) located on the lake with plenty of shade from trees, peaceful atmosphere, and excellent fishing and walking paths along the water.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Pacific Marten, Long-tailed Weasel, Mule Deer, American Red Squirrel, Boreal Owl, Canada Jay, Steller's Jay, and Fox Sparrow documented in area.
Insider tips for Little Bear: First-come, first-served basis only — arrive early to claim a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment Plan to physically arrive at campground to purchase and claim your site
Skip Little Bear if: You need hookups — no hookups available at sites. You want to book in advance — first-come, first-served only. You're visiting outside May-October — campground closed seasonally.
Best time to visit Little Bear: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Island Lake Campground (Delta, CO), Cobbett Lake (CEDAREDGE, CO), Cottonwood Lake (Co) (Molina, CO), Crag Crest (Cedaredge, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Little Bear
Cell signal at Little Bear (Cedaredge, CO): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst-come, first-served basis only
arrive early to claim a site
Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment
Plan to physically arrive at campground to purchase and claim your site
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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.
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