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Rivers End

Rivers End is located near Gunnison in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forest. The area features varied terrain with forests and waterways. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as Blue Mesa Reservoir and Curecanti National Recreation Area, with temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer.

Description

US Forest Service

Gunnison National Forest

Overview

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. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

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Location

Rivers End is located in Colorado

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Coordinates

38.858443 N
106.565704 W

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Reviewed Jun. 11, 2025

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Chipped paint tables. Scrubby brush area. Right across the street is nice dispersed camp spots in the trees with lake views.

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  • Review photo of Rivers End by Lauri S., June 11, 2025
  • Review photo of Rivers End by Lauri S., June 11, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there cell phone reception at Rivers End?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is poor, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Rivers End?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Rivers End. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Rivers End, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Rivers End?

There are 4 campsites at Rivers End and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts