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9,000–11,000 ft · CO🚗 Directions
World's largest flat-top mountain. Unique aspen and spruce ecosystem. Strong chanterelle and king bolete habitat. Good road access across the mesa.
Updated Apr 19, 6:08 PM MT
Precip 7d
1.10"
Precip 14d
1.20"
Soil Temp
29°F
SWE
Snow Water Equivalent — how much water is in the snowpack vs. normal. Declining SWE means snowmelt is adding moisture to the soil.Log your find on iNaturalist to help the community and get expert ID assistance. Photos, location, and habitat notes all help with identification.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore
11 sites
Small quiet campground near Crag Crest Trail. Good chanterelle zone.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore
26 sites
Near multiple Grand Mesa lakes. Excellent spruce-fir habitat.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore
27 sites
Lakeside camp on top of Grand Mesa. Walk to spruce-aspen habitat.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore
⚠ Road Access Notice
Always verify road access is public before following GPS directions to mountain areas. Many forest roads are seasonal, gated, or require 4WD. Dispersed camping follows USFS/BLM rules (typically 14-day limit). Check ranger district offices for current road and campground conditions.
67%
Drought
None
Snowmelt
steady
soil temp marginal (29°F vs 50°F min)
soil temp marginal (29°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (29°F vs 50°F min)