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Camping · Collbran, CO

Early Settlers Campground

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Live · nearest station Delta County, 33 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.

65°

Smoky

Feels like 65°

Trailhead temp

54° est. at 8,013 ft

Wind

5 mph ENE

UV index

1.3 low

Sun window

6:19 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

8,013ft

Season

May - Seppeak now

About

Early Settlers Campground is a developed RV and tent site within Vega State Park on the Western Slope, located near Collbran. The site sits along the shore of Vega Reservoir at an elevation of approximately 8,013 feet. It offers full hookups, including electric, water, and sewer, with a 45-foot RV length limit. The campground features 33 pull-through and back-in sites. Amenities include flush toilets, coin-operated showers, picnic tables, and fire pits. Direct access to the lake allows for fishing, boating, and kayaking. A 7.2-mile trail circles the reservoir for hiking and running. Cell service is generally limited or non-existent, though Wi-Fi is available in communal areas. The site is pet-friendly and wheelchair accessible. Reservations are made through ReserveAmerica or CPW. The campground is open from May through September. Access roads can be rough. The Vega Lodge restaurant is nearby for resupply.

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Steepest

High point

8,013 ft

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Parking at the trailhead

Restrooms available

Dogs allowed on leash

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