Columbine
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Columbine is a National Forest campground near Montrose, Colorado.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Columbine 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
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 9,110 ft
38.4254, -108.3773 in Montrose. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Columbine?
No. Columbine 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 Columbine?
Camping at Columbine is free.
Is there drinking water at Columbine?
No. Columbine has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Columbine?
Columbine is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Columbine
More campgrounds: camping near Montrose and campgrounds in Montrose.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01