Almont
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May 23 to Oct. 1 (weather dependent) |
| Forest | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore |
| Booking | No Reservations. |
| Fees | $18 per night per camping unit; $6 per day for day use/picnic use if in a campsite; $10 per firewood bundle. |
| Rules | Off-Highway Vehicle use is not allowed in the campground. |
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore recreation page ↗
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 38.6553° N, 106.8556° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedHigh Mesa Piles Rx
45 mi from the campground · 324 acres
- WildfireWillow
46 mi from the campground · 7,359 acres · 92% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 6.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | CB SUP ↗ | 16.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Holiday RV ↗ | 43.1 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 4.6 miFive-Mile Day Use Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 1.7 miFlattop Branch 2E0.8 mi trail · motorcycle, ATV, 4WD, e-bike
- 3 miFlattop ↗6.1 mi trail · motorcycle, ATV, 4WD, e-bike
- 3.5 miFlattop Bench0.7 mi trail · motorcycle, ATV, 4WD, e-bike
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
- 7.7 miFossil Ridge Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 32,062 acres
- 13.2 miWest Elk Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 176,431 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
On the National Register nearby
- Fisher-Zugelder House and Smith CottageBuilding · Gunnison · 8.3 mi
- Vienna Bakery–Johnson RestaurantBuilding · Gunnison · 8.5 mi
- Webster BuildingBuilding · Gunnison · 8.5 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Almont?
No. Almont is first-come, first-served. No Reservations. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Almont?
$18 per night per camping unit; $6 per day for day use/picnic use if in a campsite; $10 per firewood bundle.
Source: Forest Service
Is Almont open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 23 to Oct. 1 (weather dependent).
Source: Forest Service status
What if Almont is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Granite Tent Campground (6.8 mi, first-come), North Bank (7 mi, first-come), and One Mile (7.2 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby