Rosy Lane

FS USDA Forest Service · GUNNISON, 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 50 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

Campground Stats

Total Sites	23
RV Sites	4
Sites Accepting RVs	15
Overnight Sites	23

Max RV Length	50 ft
Max Amps	15
Electric Hookup Sites	1
Pull-Through Sites	10
Back-In Sites	6
Surface	Gravel

Location

38.7305556, -106.7466667 · GUNNISON, GRAND MESA , GUNNISON , CO 81230

Description

Overview

Rosy Lane Campground is located 17 miles from Gunnison, Colo., 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, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Site 008 has 15-Amp electric hookups. Site 004 is accessible. Campground now has potable drinking water available.

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.

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

Taylor Park Reservoir is about 12 miles from the campground, with boating, fishing and swimming. A boat ramp and boat rentals are available.

Directions

From Gunnison, Colo., travel north on Colorado Highway 135 for 10 miles, to Almont. Turn right (northeast) on Taylor Canyon Road and proceed 7 miles to the campground entrance, which is on the left side of the road.

Activities

BIKING BOATING CAMPING FISHING HIKING HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE HORSEBACK RIDING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Phone	970-642-0566
Email	[email protected]
ADA Access	N
Reservable	Yes

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