Ward Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 81.2 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.0401, -107.9784
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Some campsites are on the shore while others overlook the lake. Still others are tucked back and away from the lake. Shoreline sites are open and on an unmarked spur road, while remaining sites are shaded and more secluded. The campground provides convenient access to the many lakes on the Grand Mesa.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Ward Lake Campground free?
No. Ward Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Ward Lake Campground?
From Cedaredge, CO, take State Highway 65 north 15.6 miles to Forest Road 121 and camping symbol sign. Turn right onto Forest Road 121 and go 0.5 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
What are the rules at Ward Lake Campground?
This is bear country: campers must properly store food and other attractants.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
