Granite
Its 6 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $16 per night. Granite is a National Forest campground near Almont, Colorado.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Granite sits inside Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $16 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 6
- ✓ Toilets
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 8,379 ft
38.7264, -106.7681 in Gunnison. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Granite?
No. Granite is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Granite?
Camping at Granite costs Single Site: $16 per night.
How many campsites does Granite have?
Granite has 6 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Granite?
No. Granite has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Granite?
Granite is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Granite
Taylor Park Reservoir's mapped center point is 11 miles from Granite in a straight line. Current water level: Taylor Park Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.
Hot springs and swimming nearby
Nearest to Granite, in straight-line miles: Conundrum Hot Springs (hot spring, 21 miles), Crater Lake (swimming hole, 27 miles), and Cottonwood Hot Springs (hot spring, 30 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- 17
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $18 per night
- Sites
- 25
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site Non-Electric: $26 per night
- Sites
- 20
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $20-38 per night
- Sites
- 12
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $18 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Almont and campgrounds in Gunnison.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01