Established Camping
Pumphouse Recreation Site
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Campgrounds Seasonally CLOSED November 1 - April 30 Annually
Campgrounds Seasonally CLOSED November 1 - April 30 Annually
About
Bureau of Land Management
Kremmling Recreation Management Area
Overview
Managed by Kremmling Field Office __ The Pumphouse Recreation Area is part of the Upper Colorado River Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA), providing opportunities for developed camping, river access and access to hiking trails. With over 100,000 annual visitors the sites facilities include 3 developed boat ramp sites, 12 vault toilets, day use and overnight parking, 18 Single Campsites and 2 Group Campsites. The campground has a potable water system (not available for trailer hookups or filling of Recreational Vehicle and Travel Trailer filling). NOTE: The water system will be delayed in opening for the 2024 season due to new building construction. __
Recreation
Pumphouse Recreation Area is the most heavily used access point for the Upper Colorado River between Kremmling and State Bridge. Those floating downriver access calm flat water to Class III whitewater rapids. The Gore Canyon Whitewater Playpark is located just above Boat Ramp #2 and provides a manmade wave that is popular for kayakers, stand up paddle boarders and other small watercraft. It is also an exciting splash feature for watercraft coming downriver from Boat Ramp #1. Hiking opportunities accessed from the Pumphouse Recreation Area provide ample access for wade fishing and exploring along the Colorado River.__ The Gore Canyon Trail is open to foot travel only providing access upriver for 1.5 miles. Keep an eye out for the historic retaining walls holding the trail in place that early surveyors of Gore Canyon and homesteaders developed to access this area of the river for finding a railroad route and efforts to divert water for irrigation.__ The Gore Canyon Ranch Trail is open to foot travel only and provides access downriver for 1.25 miles connecting to the Gore Canyon Ranch Trailhead and Parking Area. This undeveloped area was the site of a homestead ranch and was acquired by the BLM to improve public access, restore habitat for wildlife and provide educational opportunities on the area___s history, wildlife and responsible recreation opportunities.__ The historic Argentine Trail is open to foot travel only and is accessed from the Gore Canyon Ranch Trail. This trail is not for the lighthearted as it has steep drop offs from a trail that was blasted into the cliffs of Hartman Canyon. Those floating down stream can see this trail high up the canyon wall on river left.__
Facilities
Each campsite must be reserved through Recreation.gov and has varying space for parking (see parking size limitations before completing your reservation), a picnic table, a fire ring, and close proximity to a vault toilet and trash receptacles. For campsites 1-8, parking is 35 feet or less in length. Additional vehicles may park along the roadway adjacent to the campsite if space allows or must park in the general parking areas. Campsites 9-18 typically have space for two vehicles and small trailers. Additional vehicles must park in the campground overflow parking across from Group Campsite A. Potable water may be available May - October. However, do not rely on this as the water source for your trip's needs as it is not always operational. NOTE: The water system will be delayed in opening for the 2024 season due to new building construction. There are no electric hook-ups and cell service non-existent without a booster.__ There are three boat ramps with restrooms. Boat Ramp #2 adjacent to the Gore Canyon Whitewater Play Park is a boat slide with steps. Boat ramps have electricity. NOTE: Electricity may be impacted at times due to construction of a new building.
Natural Features
The Pumphouse Recreation Area is adjacent to the Colorado River between Gore Canyon and Hartman Canyon. The scenery within the area is a major component to the adjacent Colorado Headwaters National Scenic and Historic Byway and are important features that make this stretch of river Wild and Scenic Eligible.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Kremmling, CO is approximately 15 miles east from Pumphouse Recreation Area where visitors can get supplies. Rancho Del Rio ___ a private resort along the Colorado river, has a small store with supplies and is a river access point for those recreating on the river. Rancho Del Rio is located approximately 10 miles west along Trough Road. Trough Road, which accesses the BLM Recreation Areas and Rancho Del Rio (private river access ___ fee site) is the Colorado Headwaters National Scenic and Historic Byway. Originating just east of Grand Lake on Highway 34, the byway ends at State Bridge.__
Fee Info
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Beautiful, Secluded, Clean.
There's fresh Sage plants for miles, the Colorado River runs right by it and is great for fishing, the campgrounds have plenty of parking for boat trailers, RVs, and cars. The restrooms are clean and stocked well with paper, and the view is just amazing to wake up to. Very cheap to camp, too.
Nice riverside spot, nothing spectacular but cool nonetheless.
Stayed here back in May. We paid $10, not too bad although a lot of BLM camping is free. Apparently the $10 is charged May 1st - October 31st, according to the website.
It is nestled against the Colorado River in this cool little valley not too far from the town of Kremmling. The campground itself wasn't that great, but the area was pretty relaxing. You can see in the photos that the weather changed rather quickly, which I think can be cool although your mileage may vary. There's something about being in a dry tent during a rainstorm that makes me very happy.
For a last-minute find after a long day of driving, this place fit the bill.
Great spot next to the Colorado River
Nothing too special about the campsite itself. Water is available. Nestled next to the Colorado River with some nice hiking trails and river access. We had a corner site, which made the weekend super nice. Beautiful views!
Location
Pumphouse Recreation Site is located in Colorado
Address
Pumphouse Recreation Area
Grand County Road 106
Bond, CO 80423
Coordinates
39.98727778 N
106.50846667 W