Bureau of Land Management · Gunnison Field Office · CO
The Gate Campground
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First-comeAccess
The place
This campground is tucked into the center of the geologic formation known as The Gate, a notch in the rocks carved by the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. The Gate is a great spot for picnics, camping, and fishing access to the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. This campground is conveniently located on the Silver Thread National Scenic Byway, about 16 miles north of Lake City. The Gate Campground has 8 campsites, two vault restrooms, and a hand pump with potable water. For more information, please contact the Gunnison Field Office.
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
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
$10 per night
all campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Stay limit14 Day Stay Limit
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
Your representative
This campground sits in CO-03. This member’s public-lands record →
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