SUMMARY PRESENTED BY
Free dispersed camping across multiple lakes in Grand Mesa National Forest draws anglers and paddlers to Cotton Wood Lakes #1-4, where recent road improvements have made access noticeably easier. The site fills fast. One visitor noted arriving to find no open spots, with rigs pulling in as late as 1 a.m., so early arrival matters. Mosquitoes run heavy in summer. Fishing across the several lakes is a consistent draw, and the area supports hiking, biking, OHV use, and kayaking with no fee to camp.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCotton Wood Lakes #1-4 is located in Colorado near Cedaredge
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
39.045099777952196 N
107.81923448899441 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 53 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 4 hrs 47 min from Farmington, NM
- 5 hrs 38 min from Boulder, CO
- 6 hrs 16 min from Colorado Springs, CO
