Cottonwood Lake Campground offers 36 shaded sites at 10,100 feet elevation near Collbran, Colorado, with first-come, first-served availability and a $18/night fee.

The campground provides vault toilets and access to nearby fishing, hiking, and ATV trails throughout Grand Mesa, though campers must bring their own water.

Note that this high-elevation campground typically operates late June through late September (weather dependent) and requires navigation of Forest Roads 121 and 257, with directions that can be tricky for first-time visitors.