Pumphouse Recreation Area
Kremmling Recreation Management Area — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Bond, CO, CO
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (41 reviews)
Season: May through October
Managed by Kremmling Field Office The Pumphouse Recreation Area is part of the Upper Colorado River Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA), providing opportunities for developed camping, river access and access to hiking trails. With over 100,000 annual visitors the sites facilities include 3 developed boat ramp sites, 12 vault toilets, day use and overnight parking, 18 Single Campsites and 2 Group Campsites. The campground has a seasonal potable water system that may be in operation between
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/pumphouse-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.
Pumphouse Recreation Area offers excellent river access and developed camping within the Upper Colorado River Special Recreation Management Area, with 4.6/5 Google reviews highlighting beautiful landscapes and ideal conditions for rafting and water sports.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bighorn Sheep, and Yellow-bellied Marmot present in area — use bear-proof garbage facilities
Insider tips for Pumphouse Recreation Area: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with 100,000+ annual visitors 3 developed boat ramp sites available with dedicated parking for truck and trailer combinations Each boat launch area has outhouse restrooms and covered picnic tables
Skip Pumphouse Recreation Area if: Expecting full hookups — no hookups available at most sites. Need late fall or winter camping — seasonal operations May through October only. Prefer boondocking solitude — popular recreation area with high visitor volume.
Best time to visit Pumphouse Recreation Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Radium Recreation Area (Kremmling, CO), Elliott Creek Campground (Co) (Silverthorne, CO), Willows Campground (Co) (Silverthorne, CO), Cow Creek North (Co) (Silverthorne, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pumphouse Recreation Area
Cell signal at Pumphouse Recreation Area (Bond, 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.
Managed by Kremmling Field Office The Pumphouse Recreation Area is part of the Upper Colorado River Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA), providing opportunities for developed camping, river access and access to hiking trails. With over 100,000 annual visitors the sites facilities include 3 developed boat ramp sites, 12 vault toilets, day use and overnight parking, 18 Single Campsites and 2 Group Campsites. The campground has a seasonal potable water system that may be in operation between mid-April to mid-November (not available for trailer hookups or filling of Recreational Vehicle and Travel Trailer filling).The town of Kremmling, CO is approximately 15 miles east of Pumphouse Recreation Area where visitors can get supplies.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with 100,000+ annual visitors
3 developed boat ramp sites available with dedicated parking for truck and trailer combinations
Each boat launch area has outhouse restrooms and covered picnic tables
Campground operates seasonally during this period per verified data
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Kremmling Recreation Management Area fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Kremmling Recreation Management Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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