Mosca

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/mosca to be notified when sites open up.

Quiet and beautiful campground with lake access and good fishing opportunities. Google reviewers praise it as a peaceful spot, though one reviewer noted ATV/dirt bike activity in the area.

Wildlife alert: Moose, American Pika, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Long-tailed Weasel, Mountain Bluebird, American Dipper, and Wandering Garter Snake observed in the area.

Insider tips for Mosca: First-come, first-served only—arrive early, especially for holiday weekends Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for remote payment Only 1 site available—verify availability before making the trip

Skip Mosca if: You want guaranteed reservations—booking in advance is not possible. You seek peace and quiet—ATV and dirt bike activity reported in the area. You require hookups—no hookups available. You need modern facilities—vault toilets only.

Best time to visit Mosca: July — Google reviewer found space on July 4th weekend and reported beautiful conditions with fishable lake access. May-October — Verified seasonal operating period.

Nearby campgrounds: Cement Creek (Crested Butte, CO), Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon Near Gunnison, Colorado) (Almont, CO), Lottis Creek Campground (Gunnison, CO), Cold Spring (Co) (Almont, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Mosca

Cell signal at Mosca (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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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:✕ You want guaranteed reservations—booking in advance is not possible✕ You seek peace and quiet—ATV and dirt bike activity reported in the area✕ You require hookups—no hookups available✕ You need modern facilities—vault toilets only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive early, especially for holiday weekends

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for remote payment

Only 1 site available

verify availability before making the trip

Best: July

Google reviewer found space on July 4th weekend and reported beautiful conditions with fishable lake access

Best: May-October

Verified seasonal operating period

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: Moose, American Pika, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Long-tailed Weasel, Mountain Bluebird, American Dipper, and Wandering Garter Snake observed 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 Mosca cost per night?+
Mosca costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Mosca open?+
Mosca is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Mosca have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Mosca?+
Mosca is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Mosca?+
Mosca 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 Mosca?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Mosca is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Mosca open, and what are check-in times?+
Mosca 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

Cement Creek

Crested Butte, CO

From $20/night

Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon Near Gunnison, Colorado)

Almont, CO

From $18/night

Lottis Creek Campground

Gunnison, CO

From $26/night

Cold Spring (Co)

Almont, CO

From $20/night

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