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Jumbo Campground

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Campground · USDA Forest Service · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore Fees: $26 per night per camping unit; $10 per night electric fee; $10 per firewood bundle; Season: June 14 to Oct. 7 Status: closed Reservations: Reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777, TDD 1-877-833-6777. Some sites are first-come, first-served. Overview Jumbo Campground is located on the northern slope of Colorado's Grand Mesa, in the Mesa Lakes area, which is home to over 300 lakes. Visitors enjoy the area for its great fishing, canoeing and hiking opportunities. Recreation Jumbo and Sunset Lakes are open to non-motorized watercraft, making each a perfect place for canoeing and fishing. Anglers cast for brown, brook and rainbow trout. Numerous additional lakes in the area provide still more fishing and canoeing opportunities, as well as beautiful scenery. The West Bench Trail No. 501 is open to hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. This popular path stretches several miles through the surrounding area. Facilities The campground offers single- and double-family campsites, most of which have electric hookups. A few single sites are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill.… Getting there: From Mesa, Colo., travel south on State Route 65 for about 13 miles to the campground sign. Turn right into the campground. Phone: 970-268-5579 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233189 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Share the Experience, Richard Valenti

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