Weir And Johnson

Federal campground in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

Location: Cedaredge, 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): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

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

Quiet campground with highly-rated amenities (4.6/5 stars) and excellent hiking nearby. Despite being small with only 12 sites, it offers a peaceful camping experience that fills up quickly, especially mid-August.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Red Fox, Steller's Jay, Mountain Bluebird, Canada Jay, and Mallard documented in the area

Insider tips for Weir And Johnson: Arrive early in the week; only 1-2 sites typically available even mid-August First-come, first-served only—no reservations; physically arrive to claim a site Bring your own water; no potable water available at campground Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code pay option Solar and Starlink users note: many sites too shady for these needs

Skip Weir And Johnson if: You need hookups—no hookups available. You require potable water on-site. You rely on solar or Starlink connectivity. You cannot arrive during May-October operating season.

Best time to visit Weir And Johnson: May-October — Official operating season per RIDB data. Early May or Late September-October — Avoid mid-August peak crowds; campground fills completely during peak summer.

Nearby campgrounds: Big Creek (Co) (Molina, CO), Crag Crest (Cedaredge, CO), Cottonwood Lake (Co) (Molina, CO), Ward Lake (Cedaredge, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Weir And Johnson

Cell signal at Weir And Johnson (Cedaredge, 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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Cedaredge, 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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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✕ You require potable water on-site✕ You rely on solar or Starlink connectivity✕ You cannot arrive during May-October operating season

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Arrive early in the week; only 1-2 sites typically available even mid-August

First-come, first-served only

no reservations; physically arrive to claim a site

Bring your own water; no potable water available at campground

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code pay option

Solar and Starlink users note: many sites too shady for these needs

Best: May-October

Official operating season per RIDB data

Best: Early May or Late September-October

Avoid mid-August peak crowds; campground fills completely during peak summer

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
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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: Moose, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Red Fox, Steller's Jay, Mountain Bluebird, Canada Jay, and Mallard documented in the area

Location

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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 Weir And Johnson cost per night?+
Weir And Johnson costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Weir And Johnson open?+
Weir And Johnson is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Weir And Johnson have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Weir And Johnson?+
Weir And Johnson is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Weir And Johnson?+
Weir And Johnson 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 Weir And Johnson?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Weir And Johnson is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Weir And Johnson open, and what are check-in times?+
Weir And Johnson is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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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
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
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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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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