Recreation.gov

When do reservations open at Island Lake Campground, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest?

Booking window
4 months ahead
Releases
Daily, 7:00 AM PT
Minimum stay
2 nights on weekends

Reservations open 4 months ahead on a daily rolling basis, at 7:00 AM PT. The next arrival date, Jun 26, 2027, opens on Dec 26, 2026.

From Sep 13 to Sep 30, 2027, sites are first come, first served: no reservations are taken for those nights.

Closed for 2026. Next year's Open Season: Jun 26 - Sep 12, 2027 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026

Popular weekends

Is there a minimum stay at Island Lake Campground?

From Recreation.gov's reservation rules.

Month by month

Arrivals Jun 26 to Jun 30, 2027opens Dec 26 to Dec 30, 2026, 6 months before each arrival date
Arrivals in July 2027opens Jan 1 to Jan 31, 2027, 6 months before each arrival date
Arrivals in August 2027opens Feb 1 to Mar 1, 2027, 6 months before each arrival date
Arrivals in September 2027opens Mar 1 to Mar 12, 2027, 6 months before each arrival date

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