Ledges Cottonwood Area

Located in groves of cottonwoods along the San Miguel River. Cottonwood campground has 14 campsites. RV and tent sites, a few cabanas, picnic tables, grills, toilets, and hand-carry boat ramps. No drinking water or trash services. The river in this section flows over sandstone bedrock where rock ledges form large holes creating rapids during high water. For more information, please contact the Uncompahgre Field Office.

Accessibility Description (ABA/ADA)

Facilities are ADA Accessible

Adventure is at Your Fingertips

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Activities

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BOATING
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CAMPING
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FISHING

Addresses

Uncompahgre Field Office
2465 South Townsend Avenue
Montrose
Colorado
81401

Geographic Coordinates

38.247047, -108.368905

Directions

From Naturita, go about 2 miles east on CO 141 to CR 90 on the left (north). Go north 1.1 miles on CR 90 toward the power plant. At the “Y” near the power plant, keep right on CR 90 toward Montrose. Go another 6.8 miles to the bridge over the San Miguel River (unsigned). Immediately after crossing the bridge, turn hard right onto the unsigned road that parallels the river. Cottonwood campground is about 2 miles from the bridge.

Fees

The camp sites are $5.00 -$20.00 per night.

Stay Limit

14 day Stay Limit