Green Ridge
Green Ridge Campground is located on beautiful Shadow Mountain Reservoir, southwest of Grand Lake in north central Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its great boating, fishing and hiking opportunities.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 62 |
| Tent-only | 6 |
| RV, no hookups | 4 |
| Host/management | 4 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 47 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
72 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Loop A | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 002 | Loop A | Standard | Back-in | 33 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 003 | Loop A | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 004 | Loop A | Standard | Back-in | 18 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 005 | Loop A | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 006 | Loop A | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 007 | Loop A | Standard | Pull-through | 46 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 009 | Loop A | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 010 | Loop A | Standard | Pull-through | 40 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 012 | Loop A | Standard | Back-in | 32 | Gravel | 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 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 47 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
The campground offers 79 non-electric, single-family sites, as well as one double and one triple capacity campsite. A single site may hold up to eight people. Picnic tables, campfire rings and tent pads are provided, as are flush and vault toilets and drinking water. Firewood may be gathered in the forest or purchased from the host.
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. |
| Forest | Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG |
| Booking | Make reservations at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. |
| Rules | A single site may hold up to eight people. Double sites will accommodate more people. Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 25' - 35'. Pets must be on a hand-held leash. |
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG recreation page ↗
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Getting there
From the intersection of U.S. Highways 40 and 34 in Granby, travel north for 12 miles on Highway 34 to County Road 66 and go east one mile. Look for the Green Ridge Complex sign.
| Nearest town | Morrison, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 40.2056° N, 105.8443° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMagic Feather Broadcast Rx
41 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Never Summer Mountain Products ↗ | 3.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Cousins RV ↗ | 42.7 mi |
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Green Ridge Campground - Grand Lake Colorado
Worth a stop
Rocky Mountain National Park's west entrance is located north of Grand Lake. With lush valleys and craggy peaks reaching elevations higher than 14,000 feet, visitors are provided opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures. Scenic driving, hiking, backpacking, fishing, horseback riding and wildlife viewing are popular activities in the park.
- 2.9 miIdleglen Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 14.4 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miJohn Kirkpatrick ↗0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miColorado River Trail1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miGreen Ridge ↗0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.2 miLower Soda Pass2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile and 2 more
- 2.8 miStillwater Pass ↗19.7 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 2.8 miKawuneeche ↗9.3 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.2 miShadow Mountain Dam Trailhead ↗Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
- 2.6 miEast Shore Trailhead ↗Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
- 2.9 miIdleglen Trailhead ↗Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
- 3 miStillwater Boating Site ↗Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
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
Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness begins about 1.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 1.8 miRocky Mountain National Park Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 249,126 acres
- 6.4 miIndian Peaks Wilderness ↗Wilderness · FS/NPS · 77,932 acres
- 9.3 miNever Summer Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 20,847 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.
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Natural features
The campground is situated between the southern shore of Shadow Mountain Lake and the banks of the Colorado River, at an elevation of approximately 8,300 feet. Afternoon thunderstorms should be expected during the summer months. Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and consequent removal of hazardous trees, there is little to no shade available in the campground. Since 2008, 3,000 pine seedlings have been planted to remedy the problem in the future.
Recreation
Shadow Mountain Lake is part of the Arapaho National Recreation Area. It offers boating, swimming and fishing. Anglers cast for kokanee salmon, as well as rainbow, brown, mackinaw and cutthroat trout. A boat ramp and dock are located within the campground. The Colorado River can also be accessed from the campground. National Fishing Week is held annually the first week of June. Numerous hiking and horseback riding trails are in the vicinity, including the East Shore Trail (which is part of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail), Roaring Fork Trail and Monarch Lake Trail.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Green Ridge?
Sites at Green Ridge are reservable on Recreation.gov. Make reservations at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Green Ridge?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Green Ridge open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Green Ridge have?
76 sites, including 62 standard sites without power, 6 tent-only sites, and 4 RV sites without hookups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Green Ridge?
The longest site here provides 47 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Green Ridge?
Yes, pets are allowed at Green Ridge. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Green Ridge?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Green Ridge?
Shadow Mountain Lake is part of the Arapaho National Recreation Area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Green Ridge?
Morrison, Colorado. Rocky Mountain National Park's west entrance is located north of Grand Lake.
Source: Getting there
What if Green Ridge is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Cutthroat Bay Group (1.8 mi), Stillwater (Colorado) (3 mi), and Sunset Point Campground (4.5 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby