Lower Beaver Rec. Site

Uncompahgre Field Office, 2465 South Townsend Avenue, Montrose, Colorado, United States

San Miguel River: Lover Beaver Campground
Lower Beaver Creek Campground
San Miguel River: Lower Beaver Creek

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Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
River Access River Access
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About Lower Beaver Rec. Site

The campground is located between CO 145 and the San Miguel River about 0.4 miles downriver from the Beaver Creek Boat Ramp. There are three tent sites with tables and grills. Two parking areas will accommodate a few small RVs. A toilet and hand-carry boat launch is present. For more information, please contact the Uncompahgre Field Office.

Campground Amenities

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Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
River Access River Access
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Grill
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
  • Boat Ramp / Launch
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Location Lower Beaver Rec. Site

Address:
Uncompahgre Field Office, 2465 South Townsend Avenue
Montrose, CO, 81401
United States

Highway access

Lower Beaver Rec. Site is accessible via Colorado State Highway 145, which connects to U.S. Highway 550 approximately 22 miles to the west.

Elevation: 2038 feet

Distance to downtown

60 mi drive to downtown Montrose (about 1 hr 9 min)

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Last updated: August 23, 2026

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