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Dinner Station

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundAspen / Maroon BellsColorado⭐ 4.3 (71)
Dinner Station
🟢 5 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3
Availability checked 45m ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Dinner Station in Colorado has 5 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, DINN #019–DINN #021 next to each othersites #010, #013, #015, #016, #019, #020, #021
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites #014
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →👥 DINN #017 & DINN #018 next to each othersites #012, #017, #018
Fri Sep 11 – Sun Sep 132 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, DINN #017–DINN #022 next to each othersites #010, #012, #014, #017, #018, #019, #020, #021, #022
Tue Sep 8 – Fri Sep 113 nightsbook these dates →opened 13h agosites #022
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 23.4 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Charging station23.4 midirections →
⚡ ChargePoint23.4 midirections →
🔌 BV Charge24.9 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 18 openings at Dinner Station over the last 30 days, on 17 separate days, most of them for stays 4–15 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $18–$20/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆69 ratings
5★38
4★21
3★5
2★3
1★2
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.6/4
Verizon0.4/4
AT&T0.1/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Dinner Station FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Dinner Station?

Dinner Station in Colorado takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Dinner Station?

Campsite fees at Dinner Station run about $18–$20/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Dinner Station when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Dinner Station often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Dinner Station?

CampSage's scans caught 18 openings at Dinner Station over the last 30 days, on 17 separate days, most of them for stays 4–15 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Dinner Station a good campground?

Dinner Station holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 71 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Dinner Station?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Dinner Station, T-Mobile rates highest at 0.6 out of 5 from 5 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Dinner Station located?

Dinner Station is located in Aspen / Maroon Bells, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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