FLORIDA CAMPGROUND (CO)
Evidence-backed planning context from authoritative environmental and recreation data.
Active weather alerts
Flood Watch issued September 15 at 12:00PM MDT until September 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Verify the latest warning and instructions with the National Weather Service before departure.
What the numbers actually change
Current source data is still being enriched. Recheck official conditions shortly before leaving.
Official recreation record
Source: Recreation.gov / RIDB. Verify current reservation, closure and facility details on the official service.
Overview Florida Campground is located near the north end of Lemon Reservoir, in southwestern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, trail opportunities and scenic natural setting.Recreation The Florida River is well known for its rainbow and brown trout fishing, but the river runs through much private land, so anglers should be careful not to trespass. Hiking and biking are popular activities in the area. The Burnt Timber Trail No. 667 begins at Transfer…
Official directions: From Bayfield, travel north from U.S. Highway 160 to County Road 501. Go 10 miles, then turn left onto County Road 240 and drive 3 miles. Turn right on County Road 243, then continue 7 miles to the campground.
Terrain context
Sampled terrain is planning context, not a survey or route assessment.
Mapped public-access context
BLM PLAD/MAPLand context does not grant permission to cross surrounding private property. Verify the originating agency record.
2 mapped access features were returned near the destination.
Gear justified by these conditions
Paddling PFD
A properly fitted PFD is foundational equipment for the activity, independent of the score.
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The forecast contains a meaningful precipitation risk, so this recommendation is tied directly to today’s conditions.
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Rain plus on-water exposure makes dry storage materially useful on this trip.
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