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$55/night
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14 campsites
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Year-round
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No Service
Pets
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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$55/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
14 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
No Pets
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Scout troops, youth groups, and small families (max 4 per cabin) who want mangrove paddling and 15 miles of bike trails without leaving the city. Cabin #1 is ADA-accessible and steps from the bathhouse. Spring weekends, March through April, offer the best conditions.
Individual adult campers and anyone without an organized group will be turned away; this campground is reserved for youth groups. No pets allowed, no kitchen or linens provided, and reviewers flag worn bathrooms and serious mosquito pressure after dark.
Context for the broader area surrounding Prim Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Crawford Reservoir was created by <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Crawford+Dam">Crawford Dam</a> which crosses Iron Creek, a tributary of the Smith Fork of the Gunnison River. The reservoir is part of the <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Smith Fork Project">Smith Fork Project</a>.Recreation at Crawford Reservoir is managed by the Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation, Western Colorado Area Office, Grand Junction, Colorado. The 96,000 annual visitors recreation activities are accommodated by 7 miles of shoreline and 394 acres of water surface. The average elevation is 6,500 feet above sea level.Water activities include boating, waterskiing, sailboarding, and swimming. For fishing enthusiasts, yellow perch, black crappie, largemouth bass, trout, channel catfish, and northern pike are in the reservoir. Winter activities include ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. There are 45 campsites with hookups and 21 without. Showers and flush toilets are available. Call 800-678-2267 for camping reservations
From Delta, take Colorado Highway 92 east to Hotchkiss. Stay right on Highway 92 where it intersects Colorado Highway 133 and drive 10 miles to the town of Crawford. The reservoir is 1 mile south of town.
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Spring delivers the most comfortable conditions: daytime highs 75–85°F with lower humidity and fewer afternoon thunderstorms than summer. Mangrove wildlife, migrating shorebirds, and wildflowers peak in March and April, making kayaking, hiking, and fishing especially rewarding. Crowds are moderate. Less busy than the winter snowbird rush. Summer is hot, humid, and punctuated by daily storms. Water activities stay popular, but heat and mosquitoes intensify. Late fall through early spring is generally preferred by outdoor bloggers for lower humidity, reduced insects, and easier trail use, though weekends and holidays see high visitation year-round.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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The 'Prim Campground' at Oleta River State Park offers rustic cabins with basic amenities geared toward a minimalist and nature-centric experience. There are 14 primitive cabins available for rent, designed for small groups and families up to four people. Each cabin features central air conditioning and comes equipped with bunk beds and/or double beds. While the cabins do not include kitchens or bathrooms, a centrally located bathhouse provides hot showers and flush toilets. Campers are required to bring their own linens, towels, and cooking utensils. Each cabin includes a picnic table and a ground grill for cooking. Firewood is available for purchase at the Ranger Station, making it convenient for guests to enjoy campfires.
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