Iron Springs
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Iron Springs is a National Forest campground near Montrose, Colorado.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Iron Springs 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
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 9,578 ft
38.3167, -108.1632 in Montrose. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Iron Springs?
No. Iron Springs 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 Iron Springs?
Camping at Iron Springs is free.
Is there drinking water at Iron Springs?
No. Iron Springs has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Iron Springs?
Iron Springs is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Iron Springs
Ridgway Reservoir's mapped center point is 23 miles from Iron Springs in a straight line. Current water level: Ridgway Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Iron Springs, in a straight line: Orvis Hot Springs (hot spring, 27 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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