CampgroundHidden gem

Silver Jack Campground

Cimarron, Colorado

Aspen-ringed forest camp by a reservoir above Cimarron.

Price
From about US$20 a night (recreation.gov listing, check current rate)
Booking
Best to book

A Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest campground laid out in three wooded loops among aspen and spruce, next to Silver Jack Reservoir and trails along Cimarron Ridge. It is a quiet, high alternative to the busy Black Canyon area and a good autumn-colour spot.

Good to know

  • Aspen colour peaks in late September
  • Bring water if the taps are off
Best time
June to September
Open
Summer to early autumn
Getting there
Forest road from Cimarron; fine for most vehicles in dry weather
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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