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Rivers End

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): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/rivers-end to be notified when sites open up.

Rivers End offers open spaces with panoramic 360-degree views of the Colorado Rockies and easy river access for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Campers praise the secluded setting and helpful camp hosts.

Wildlife alert: Shiras Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Moose, American Beaver, Turkey Vulture, and American Dipper present in the area within 8km

Insider tips for Rivers End: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment Bring your own shade — no trees on site to break wind or provide shelter

Skip Rivers End if: You need hookups — no hookups available at sites. You prefer shaded campsites or windbreaks. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

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

Nearby campgrounds: Lakeview Gunnison (ALMONT, CO), Dinner Station (Almont, CO), Lottis Creek Campground (Gunnison, CO), Cold Spring (Co) (Almont, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Rivers End

Cell signal at Rivers End (Almont, CO): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • 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.

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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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LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

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 need hookups — no hookups available at sites✕ You prefer shaded campsites or windbreaks✕ You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive early to secure a site

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

Bring your own shade

no trees on site to break wind or provide shelter

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

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 · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Shiras Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Moose, American Beaver, Turkey Vulture, and American Dipper present in the area within 8km

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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N/A· Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
N/A

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 Rivers End cost per night?+
Rivers End costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Rivers End open?+
Rivers End is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Rivers End have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Rivers End?+
Rivers End is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Rivers End?+
Rivers End 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 Rivers End?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Rivers End is rated moderate. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Rivers End open, and what are check-in times?+
Rivers End is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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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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FAQ
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Nearby Campgrounds

Lakeview Gunnison

ALMONT, CO

From $26/night

Dinner Station

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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