Silver Jack Campground
Silver Jack Campground has 60 campsites around three loops - Chipeta, Ouray and Sapinero. Each loop is heavily wooded with Aspen and a few spruce trees and an understory of tall grass and wildflowers. The campground is convenient to the Silver Jack Reservoir and a network of trails around the Cimarron Ridge. One of the three loops is often used for groups while the other two are for individual campers. Drinking water is available. There are no close communities to get provisions so visitors need to bring everything they need. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 43 |
| Standard with electric | 1 |
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
45 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Chipeta Loop | Standard | Partial | 8 / 1 |
| 21 | Chipeta Loop | Standard | Partial | 8 / 1 |
| 22 | Chipeta Loop | Standard | Partial | 8 / 1 |
| 23 | Chipeta Loop | Standard | Partial | 8 / 1 |
| 24 | Chipeta Loop | Standard | Partial | 8 / 1 |
| 25 | Chipeta Loop | Standard | Partial | 8 / 1 |
| 26 | Chipeta Loop | Standard | Partial | 8 / 1 |
| 27 | Chipeta Loop | Standard | Partial | 8 / 1 |
| 28 | Chipeta Loop | Standard | Partial | 8 / 1 |
| 29 | Chipeta Loop | Standard | Partial | 8 / 1 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 01:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
The campground offers single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Some sites are handicap accessible.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | June 14 to Oct. 1 (weather dependent) |
| Forest | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore |
| Booking | No Reservations. First-Come, First-Serve Camping. |
| Fees | $20 per night per camping unit; $10 per firewood bundle. Group site fees (loop #3) $175 per night 1-50 people with 25 vehicle limit; $275 per night 51-100 people with 50 vehicle limit. |
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore recreation page ↗
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Getting there
From Montrose, CO drive east on U.S. Highway 50 to County Road 858 (Forest Access/Silver Jack Reservoir sign). Turn south on County Road 858 and travel approximately 18 miles south, past Big Cimarron and Beaver Lake Campgrounds, and turn right at the Silver Jack Campground sign. Travel along road to campground loops.
| Nearest town | Montrose, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 38.2361° N, 107.5376° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedHigh Mesa Piles Rx
2 mi from the campground · 324 acres
- WildfireGold Mountain
15 mi from the campground · 39,747 acres · 92% contained
- PrescribedTransfer Rd Rx
38 mi from the campground · 139 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 14.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Ouray Mountain Sports ↗ | 16.3 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.2 miSilver Jack Overlook ↗0.07 mi trail · hiking
- 0.3 miCowboy Lake2.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.5 miClear Lake0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.8 miAlpine ↗15 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 0.8 miLou Creek2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.9 miSilver Jack Shoreline0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests.
- inGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,153,199 acres
- 2.6 miUncompahgre Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 102,209 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
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On the National Register nearby
- Rimrock SchoolBuilding · Sapinero · 11 mi
- George Jackson HouseBuilding · Ridgway · 13.7 mi
- Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Box Outfit Car No. 04414Structure · Cimarron · 14.3 mi
Nearby
There are OHV trails nearby
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Silver Jack Campground?
Sites at Silver Jack Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. No Reservations. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Silver Jack Campground?
$20 per night per camping unit; $10 per firewood bundle. Group site fees (loop #3) $175 per night 1-50 people with 25 vehicle limit; $275 per night 51-100 people with 50 vehicle limit.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Silver Jack Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 01:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Silver Jack Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season June 14 to Oct. 1 (weather dependent).
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Silver Jack Campground have?
45 sites, including 43 standard sites without power, 1 standard site with power, and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Silver Jack Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Silver Jack Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Silver Jack Campground?
Montrose, Colorado. There are OHV trails nearby
Source: Getting there
What if Silver Jack Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Beaver Lake (1 mi, first-come), Big Cimarron (1.7 mi, first-come), and Alpine Ranger Station (8.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby