U.S. Forest Service · Gunnison National Forest · CO

Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon near Gunnison, COLORADO)

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National ForestPhoto · Share the Experience, Richard Valenti
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
23Sites
40 ftMax rig

The place

Lodgepole Campground is located 22 miles from Gunnison, COLORADO in the Taylor River Canyon. Visitors enjoy the area for its rafting, fishing and trail opportunities. Recreation The Taylor River can be accessed from the campground, and offers a calm stretch for leisurely rafting and kayaking. Anglers cast for rainbow and brook trout. The Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area lies one mile south of the campground. The Summerville and South Lottis trailheads provide access to the scenic, natural area. Keep reading

A number of off-road trails are found in the surrounding area, including Doctor Park Trail, Taylor River Trail and Taylor Vista Trail. Facilities The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features The campground is situated in a dense stand of lodgepole pine trees, which provides shade and privacy between campsites. Summertime temperatures are warm during the day and cool at night. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888. Nearby Attractions Taylor Park Reservoir is located within 10 miles of the campground, offering boating, fishing and swimming. A boat ramp and boat rentals are available there as well.

The sites · 23

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
LODG001standard nonelectric25 ft
LODG003standard nonelectric25 ft
LODG004standard nonelectric40 ft
LODG005standard nonelectric25 ft
LODG006standard nonelectric25 ft
LODG007standard nonelectric40 ft
LODG008standard nonelectric30 ft
LODG009standard nonelectric25 ft
LODG010tent only nonelectric
LODG011standard nonelectric30 ft
LODG013standard nonelectric25 ft
LODG014tent only nonelectric
LODG015standard nonelectric25 ft
MANAGEMENT002management
MANAGEMENT012management
MANAGEMENTXXXmanagement40 ft
MANAGEMENTXXX10management
MANAGEMENTXXX4management
MANAGEMENTXXX5management
MANAGEMENTXXX6management
MANAGEMENTXXX7management
MANAGEMENTXXX8management
MANAGEMENTXXX9management

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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This campground sits in CO-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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