One Mile

FS USDA Forest Service · CO · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded
Elevation 8,600 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 30 amp
Style Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites29
RV Sites9
Sites Accepting RVs18
Overnight Sites29
Max RV Length99 ft
Max Amps30
Electric Hookup Sites18
Pull-Through Sites11
Back-In Sites8
SurfaceGravel

Location

38.7272222, -106.7591667 · GUNNISON, GRAND MESA, AND UNCO , CO

Description

Overview

One Mile Campground is located 18 miles from Gunnison, CO 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 rafting and kayaking. Anglers cast for rainbow and brook trout.

The Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area is nearby. The Summerville and South Lottis trailheads provide access to the scenic, natural area.

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, all of which have electric hookups. Several sites are also accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are available but currently there is no drinking water. Please bring your own water or fill up at Lottis Creek Campground.

Natural Features

The campground lies on the banks of the Taylor River, at an elevation of 8,600 feet. Most sites are shaded by a stand of lodgepole pine and aspen trees. Summer temperatures are warm in the day and cool at night.

Nearby Attractions

Taylor Park Reservoir is approximately 13 miles from the campground, offering boating, fishing and swimming opportunities. A boat ramp and boat rentals are available there as well.

Contact Info

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

Directions

From Gunnison, Colo., travel north on Colorado Highway 135 for 10 miles, to Almont. Turn right onto Taylor Canyon Road and proceed just over 8 miles to the campground entrance, which is on the right.

Activities

BIKING BOATING CAMPING FISHING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

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

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