Matterhorn
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At a Glance
About Matterhorn
Matterhorn is a national park campground at Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest in San Miguel County, Colorado. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Matterhorn is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 40 ft. Campers rate it 4.8/5 across 3941 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest include Matterhorn Cabin, Sunshine and Woods Lake.
Total reservations in June — 2023: 239 · 2024: 279 · 2025: 247
Location
Address
Montrose, Colorado
Coordinates
37.8447, -107.8811
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 279 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Matterhorn Cabin
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
Sunshine
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
South Mineral
San Juan National Forest
Cayton Campground
San Juan National Forest
Woods Lake
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
Burro Bridge
San Juan National Forest
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Matterhorn FAQ
How far in advance should I book Matterhorn?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Matterhorn?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Matterhorn. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Matterhorn right now?
Matterhorn is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
How often is availability checked at Matterhorn?
Campsite Tonight monitors Matterhorn for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 29 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Where is Matterhorn located?
Matterhorn is located in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest, near Montrose, Colorado.
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