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

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

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.

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Silver Jack Campground (Co)

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Lakeside, CO, CO★ 4 (2 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

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 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Best: Weekdays

Campers report it can be crowded on weekends

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: American Elk, Mule Deer, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Canada Jay, and Broad-tailed Hummingbird are verified in the area

Location

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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.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Silver Jack Campground (Co) cost per night?+
Silver Jack Campground (Co) costs $20–$30 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Silver Jack Campground (Co) open?+
Silver Jack Campground (Co) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Silver Jack Campground (Co) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Silver Jack Campground (Co)?+
Silver Jack Campground (Co) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Silver Jack Campground (Co)?+
Silver Jack Campground (Co) 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 Silver Jack Campground (Co)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Silver Jack Campground (Co) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Silver Jack Campground (Co) open, and what are check-in times?+
Silver Jack Campground (Co) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Recreation Resource Management of America
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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 (2)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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