Little Bear Campground

State: Colorado

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 36

Elevation: 10200

Free: No

About: 10,200-foot elevation. 36 campsites, 2 of which are handicapped-accessible. Maximum spur length is 45 ft. The campground is composed of two loops along the shore of Island Lake with some sites along the shore of the lake. One new toilet was installed on the West loop 2009. It is heavily wooded with spruce trees. There is a wheelchair friendly area with a fish cleaning station adjacent to the Island Lake Boat Ramp.

The campground is convenient to several of the Mesa’s 500 lakes, the visitor center and Crag Crest Trailhead. Bring plenty of mosquito repellent.

Fees: $12 (2011)

Usage: Light

Water: Potable Water

Restrooms: Vault Toilet

Closest Town: Delta, CO

Directions: From Cedaredge, CO, take State Rt. 65 north 15.7 miles tocampground sign (Forest Rt. 116). Turn left at sign onto Rt. 116(gravel) and go 0.8 miles to another campground sign. Turn rightjust before sign into campground.