Lakeview Gunnison

FS USDA Forest Service · ALMONT, CO · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded
Elevation 9,400 ft
Max RV Length 99 ft

The managing agency hasn't published campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Environment High Elevation
Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Hookup Electric Hookup
Style Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites69
RV Sites6
Sites Accepting RVs44
Tent-Only Sites4
Overnight Sites69
Max RV Length99 ft
Max Amps15
Electric Hookup Sites9
Pull-Through Sites20
Back-In Sites29
SurfaceGravel

Location

38.8175, -106.58 · TAYLOR PARK RES, GRAND MESA , ALMONT , CO 81210

Photos

A photo of Site 008 of Loop LAKE at Lakeview Gunnison with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Tent Pad A photo of Site 003 of Loop LAKE at Lakeview Gunnison with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Tent Pad A photo of Site 003 of Loop LAKE at Lakeview Gunnison with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Tent Pad A photo of Site 003 of Loop LAKE at Lakeview Gunnison with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Tent Pad

Description

Overview

Lakeview Campground is located on Taylor Park Reservoir, at an elevation of 9,400 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and boating, and abundant off-road and biking opportunities.

Recreation

Taylor Park Reservoir offers boating, fishing and swimming. Anglers cast for northern pike, kokanee salmon, and rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout. A boat ramp is located just below the campground. Fishing and pontoon boat rentals are available at the marina.

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 several single-family campsites, some of which have electric hookups. Some sites are also accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.

Natural Features

The campground is situated just above Taylor Park Reservoir, among ponderosa and lodgepole pine trees. The valley floor is broad, flat and dotted with sagebrush. Most campsites have beautiful views of the reservoir and the Sawatch Mountains.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.

Directions

From Gunnison, travel north on Highway 135 for approximately 10 miles to Almont. Turn right on County Road 742 and continue 25 miles to the campground entrance, which is on the right.

Activities

BIKING BOATING CAMPING FISHING HIKING HUNTING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Phone970-642-0566
Email[email protected]
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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