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Crag Crest
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Unknown
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Crag Crest
39.0488, -107.9370
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About Crag Crest
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From the U.S. Forest Service
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Overview
<p>The campground is located above Eggleston Lake on a mountain side thick with spruce trees. It is at an elevation of 10,300 feet. A few sites overlook the lake. Sites 5 and 6 are tent only - no turn around. 11 campsites total. Maximum spur length - 27 ft.</p><p>The mosquitoes are plentiful; repellent is recommended.</p>
About the campground
The elevation is 10,100 ft. The campground is located above Eggleston Lake on a mountainside thick with spruce trees. A few sites overlook the lake. Sites 5 and 6 are tent only - no turnaround. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. The mosquitos are plentiful - bring repellent.
Seasons & access
Open June 24 through September 26 - weather dependent
Facilities
Eggleston Lake is 130 acres. The boat ramp is located 0.4 miles west of campground off Forest Rt. 121. Hiking: Crag Crest National Recreation Trail #711 (foot and horse) - 10.3 miles Fishing: Brook, Rainbow and Cutthroat trout
Water activities
Eggleston Lake is 130 acres. The boat ramp is located 0.4 miles west of campground off Forest Rt. 121.
RV information
The parking aprons are gravel. Spur for sites 5 and 6 has no turnaround.
Directions
In Collbran, CO, at "Access Grand Mesa" sign, take 58 1/2 Rd. south 1.9 miles to "T" intersection. Turn left, staying on 58 1/2 Rd. (which becomes 59 Rd.), and go 5.8 miles to Forest Rt. 521. Continue straight on Rt. 521 (gravel) and go 12.5 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground.
- National Forest
- Mesa National Forest
- Ranger District
- Grand Valley
- Elevation
- 10100
- Rate
- $12 per day
- Maximum Stay
- 16
- Open Season
- June 12 – Sept. 2
