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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
Varies
Booking
Reservable
Sites
30 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Paddlers and anglers who can bring their own water will get the most out of this place. The Savage River Reservoir is right there for kayaking and shore fishing, Monroe Run Trail starts near site 62, and fall foliage on the ridges peaks late September through October. Non-electri
Pit toilets and hauling in all your drinking water are non-negotiable here. No hookups, no potable water, and zero cell coverage across the campground means anyone who needs connectivity or modern facilities will be miserable, and RVers at sites like 128 may struggle with uneven
Context for the broader area surrounding Big Run State Park, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/dams/co01666.htm">Shadow Mountain Dam</a> and Reservoir, <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/html/cbt.html">Colorado-Big Thompson Project</a>, are on the Colorado River below its confluence with the Grand Lake outlet. Developments include 1 campground with 80 campsites and 2 boat-launch ramps. Good access exists. Total water surface available for recreation is approximately 1,346 surface acres and 8 miles of shoreline. Primary recreational activities are camping, fishing, and power boating. Primary sport fish are bown trout, rainbow trout, and salmon. Facilities closed in winter due to ice and snow conditions. <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/gp-bin/arcweb_sharesco.pl">Current Reservoir Levels</a>.
North from Granby, Colorado on U.S. 34.
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Fall delivers the best conditions: daytime highs between 50 and 70°F, nights in the 30s and 40s, and peak foliage that makes the reservoir viewpoints and trails worth the trip. Expect weekend crowds during peak color in late September and October. Summer stays cooler than lower elevations thanks to the shade and elevation, but mosquitoes are present in the warm months. Nights can be chilly even in summer. Pack layers and a warm sleeping bag.
Peak foliage late Sept–Oct; ridgeline color and reservoir views make fall the standout season.
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Primitive campground with non‑flush/pit toilets, no potable water on site, and no utility hookups. Remote setting; park reports and visitor accounts note a nearby (off‑site) camp store that offers basic supplies and boat rentals.
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