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.

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Pumphouse Recreation Area

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Bond, CO, CO★ 4.1 (41 reviews)From $25/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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
Max RV20 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
ADA sites1 sites
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

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:✕ 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during this period per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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: American Black Bear, Bighorn Sheep, and Yellow-bellied Marmot present in area — use bear-proof garbage facilities

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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970-724-3000· Kremmling Recreation Management Area

Campground entrance

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Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Pumphouse Recreation Area cost per night?+
Pumphouse Recreation Area costs $25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Pumphouse Recreation Area open?+
Pumphouse Recreation Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Pumphouse Recreation Area have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Pumphouse Recreation Area?+
Pumphouse Recreation Area can accommodate RVs up to 20 feet.
How do I make reservations at Pumphouse Recreation Area?+
Pumphouse Recreation Area 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 Pumphouse Recreation Area?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Pumphouse Recreation Area is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Pumphouse Recreation Area open, and what are check-in times?+
Pumphouse Recreation Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

BLM Kremmling - PumphouseBLM River campgroundsPumphouse - Upper Colorado RiverUpper Colorado River GuideUpper Colorado River near Pumphouse
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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
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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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$25 /night★ 4.1 (41)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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