U.S. Forest Service · Gunnison National Forest · CO
Deer Lakes Campground - Gunnison Rd
OpenSeason 05-19 – 09-29
First-comeAccess
The place
CLOSED FOR THE 2023-2024 SEASON The entire Deer Lakes Complex will be closed for reconstruction during the 2023-2024 season. This campground is located near Deer Lakes and provides fishing access to them. Most visitors to this campground come for great fishing in a beautiful location. Hikers, backpackers and equestrians will enjoy the trails of the La Garita and Powderhorn Wilderness Areas located southeast and northeast (respectively) of this site. This high elevation landscape is mostly aspen trees. 12 campsites.
SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24
No reservation needed
First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24
Fees
$18 per night per camping unit
$6 per day for day use/picnic use if in a campsite
$10 per firewood bundle.
SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24
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This campground sits in CO-03. This member’s public-lands record →
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