Weir and Johnson Campground

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Grand Mesa National Forest
12 sites · RV, Tent

Colorado offers plenty of options for high altitude camping, and Weir and Johnson Campground is right in the mix.

At 10,500 feet, the air may be a bit sparse, but your view won’t be. Piled high with blue-hued spruce trees and offering easy boating access to two reservoirs, this lovely little nook may be just what the good doctor ordered. But be forewarned, this is prime mosquito country!
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
No potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups
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LocationWeir and Johnson Campground, Grand Mesa National Forest, Colorado, United States
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
No potable water
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No sewage hookups
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