The Gate Campground

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Gunnison , CO · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access or 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

Hookup Dry Camping
Style Potable Water

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

38.24595, -107.26059 · Gunnison Field Office , Gunnison , CO 81230

Description

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.

Directions

From Lake City, head north on Highway 149 for approximately 15.3 miles. Look for campground entrance sign on the left side of the highway. There is a short gravel driveway down to the campground.

Activities

CAMPING FISHING HUNTING

Details

Fee$10 per night; all campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Stay Limit14 Day Stay Limit
Phone970-642-4940

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