Little Bear Campground Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest Colorado

Little Bear Overview

Little Bear Campground has 36 single-family campsites and is located next to Island Lake in the Grand Mesa National Forest.   The popular campground is first-come, first-serve. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (up to 45 feet). Some of the campsites have great views of the lake. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grate.

Campground amenities include drinking water and vault toilets. There’s also a boat ramp and fish cleaning station nearby.

Other campgrounds in the area include Island Lake, Cobbett Lake, Jumbo, Ward Lake, Spruce Grove and Crag Crest.

Little Bear – Area Recreation

There’s a nice variety of outdoor recreation here including backpacking, hiking, boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, mountain biking and OHVing. Wildlife viewing is also great. Just remember to also bring bug repellent.

You may also be interested in Vega State Park Early Settlers campground.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Amenities

• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Poor
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Fish Cleaning Station
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pay Phone
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)

Activities

• ATV
• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• OHVing
• OTV Trails/Riding
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing