Silver Jack Campground (Co)
Federal campground in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
Location: Lakeside, CO, CO
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$30 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
Silver Jack Campground has 60 campsites around three loops - Chipeta, Ouray and Sapinero. Each loop is heavily wooded with Aspen and a few spruce trees and an understory of tall grass and wildflowers. The campground is convenient to the Silver Jack Reservoir and a network of trails around the Cimarron Ridge.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water
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Silver Jack Campground offers heavily wooded campsites with aspen trees and wildflowers around three loops, with convenient access to Silver Jack Reservoir and a network of trails. Campers consistently praise the clean facilities, tree cover, fresh water availability, and quiet atmosphere with responsive camp hosts.
Wildlife alert: American Elk, Mule Deer, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Canada Jay, and Broad-tailed Hummingbird are verified in the area
Insider tips for Silver Jack Campground (Co): Book early as this is a popular federal campground Bring a way to level your trailer as sites may not be level Arrive mid-week to avoid weekend crowds No close communities nearby so bring all provisions before arriving
Skip Silver Jack Campground (Co) if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You require flush toilets - bathrooms are vault toilets. You need paved or perfectly level sites. You're visiting outside May through October.
Best time to visit Silver Jack Campground (Co): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only. Weekdays — Campers report it can be crowded on weekends.
Nearby campgrounds: Beaver Lake (Co) (Cimarron, CO), Big Cimarron (Cimarron, CO), Jackson Guard Station (Montrose, CO), Cimarron Campground (Co) (Gunnison, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Silver Jack Campground (Co)
Cell signal at Silver Jack Campground (Co) (Lakeside, 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.
Silver Jack Campground has 60 campsites around three loops - Chipeta, Ouray and Sapinero. Each loop is heavily wooded with Aspen and a few spruce trees and an understory of tall grass and wildflowers. The campground is convenient to the Silver Jack Reservoir and a network of trails around the Cimarron Ridge.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Bring a way to level your trailer as sites may not be level
Arrive mid-week to avoid weekend crowds
No close communities nearby so bring all provisions before arriving
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Campers report it can be crowded on weekends
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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Getting there →
From Montrose, CO drive east on U.S. Highway 50 to County Road 858 (Forest Access/Silver Jack Reservoir sign). Turn south on County Road 858 and travel approximately 18 miles south, past Big Cimarron and Beaver Lake Campgrounds, and turn right at the Silver Jack Campground sign. Travel along road to campground loops.
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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 — 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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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