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You want river access for fishing or rafting in a managed campground with helpful hosts and clean facilities.
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$10 - $75/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
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Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$10 - $75/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
Varies
Season
Fees are required fo...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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39.9873, -106.5085
You want river access for fishing or rafting in a managed campground with helpful hosts and clean facilities.
You need off-season camping or prefer remote backcountry sites without seasonal gate closures.
Context for the broader area surrounding Pumphouse Recreation Area, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
The Kremmling Field Office manages 377,900 acres of land in north-central Colorado, including BLM-managed lands in the Laramie River Valley, North Park, Middle Park, Fraser Valley, and the Upper Colorado River Valley. The varied landscape encompasses high mountain peaks, sand dunes, canyons, the Colorado River and open sage-brush parks. The area offers a wide variety of recreation opportunities including rafting, hunting, fishing, camping, watchable wildlife, scenic driving, equestrian, and OHV use. For more information, please contact the Kremmling Field Office.
The Kremmling Field Office is located in Kremmling Colorado. Kremmling can be found at the intersection of U.S. 40 and Colorado Highway 9. It is about a one-hour drive to Kremmling from Granby, Grand Lake, Silverthorne or Steamboat Springs.
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the most reliable weather and full access to hiking, fishing, and boating — expect warm sunny days (typical highs 70–85°F) and cool nights (40–50°F), ideal for day hikes and evening stargazing. Water levels are generally good for fishing and small-boat recreation, wildflowers at higher meadows linger into June, and trails are fully open. Expect moderate crowds on weekends and holidays, so weekday visits or early mornings provide a quieter experience. Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: December, January, February
Summer is best: reliable weather, full access to water activities, but it's the busiest season.
The campground has a seasonal potable water system that may be in operation between mid-April to mid-November (not available for trailer hookups or filling of Recreational Vehicle and Travel Trailer filling). 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. There are no electric hook-ups and cell service is non-existent without a booster.
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Site #13 is particularly praised for its level parking and river view.
Site #1 is described as being close to the lake and suitable for short stays.
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