Gunnison National Forest

Just like your favorite coffee shop that you only tell close friends about, Cement Creek Campground flies under the radar. It’s rarely crowded and you’ll be impressed by what Mother Nature did with the place! With a variety of recreational opportunities, including spelunking, you’ll be glad you found out about this spot. The town of Crested Butte, Read more...

Designed for low-key recreation and an ideal place for families, popular Lost Lake Campground is all about making the most of what Mother Nature has to offer. Go fishing for some trout, indulge in some non-motorized boating, or enjoy a group hike along Beckwith Pass or Three Lakes Trail. Swing by in mid-to-late summer, when the wildflowers are bur Read more...

One of the smaller, less-overrun places to stay in Gunnison National Forest, McClure Campground offers simple, rustic camping spots close to Lee Creek. A pretty area and a pretty sweet deal for a family overnight, the campground is ideal for picnicking, cooking out, or just hangin' out. You’ll also have easy access to hiking, horseback riding, hun Read more...

A campground worthy of Tim “The Tool Man" Taylor’s approval, North Bank Campground is where you’ll want to stay if you’re planning on fishing in the Taylor River. You’ll also have convenient access to Doctor Park Trail for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Why not invite your neighbor Wilson along and finally get a glimpse of his face Read more...

With access to Coal Mesa Trailhead and equestrian facilities nearby, Soap Creek Campground is a convenient stop for both intrepid explorers of the West Elk Wilderness or casual weekend picnickers. The campground doesn’t see a whole lot of activity, so those who want as much of the creek and surrounding area to themselves as possible are in luck!

Ace hiking in the Fossil Ridge Wilderness and superb fishing in the Taylor River make Spring Creek Campground a highly in-demand spot, so grab a site (and some sights) while you can. With natural scenery worthy of an award, Spring Creek is your backstage-access pass to some of the best views in the Gunnison Basin.

Flanked on both sides by the Ruby Mountain Range and Lake Irwin herself, Lake Irwin campground provides everything you need to refresh, restore, and revitalize. The hikes are rugged and challenging. The lake is so full of fish that you can walk across their backs (well almost). And the views, …words cannot do them justice.

You won’t have to hike another mile at One Mile Campground (unless you want to). Just hang your hammock between the Aspens, and lay by the banks of the Taylor River. This mellow stretch of river offers rafting, kayaking, swimming, fishing, and the promise of lazy afternoons.

Just another perfect campground in the Gunnison National Forest, Rosy Lane Campground lies on the banks of the scenic Taylor River. Aspen and pine. Rainbow and brook. Rivers and rafting. We’ll take that over tall buildings and subways any day.

It’s a no-brainer to stay at Mosca Campground—a beautiful, out-of-the-way spot on Spring Creek Reservoir. But a serious choice remains: How fast do you want your scenery to go by? Walking speed? Boat-drifting speed? Four-wheeler speed? Grab a site and make your own fun at this spur-of-the-moment destination whatever your speed of choice.

Two miles north of the Fossil Wilderness Area, Lottis Creek Campground is a prime destination for anglers, hikers and four-wheelers. If your main concern is to get situated in a hurry before heading out to take part in your outdoor recreational habit of choice, Lottis Creek is ready to indulge your every whim. Trails are easy to access, the creek Read more...

Kokanee salmon and Sagebrush. Ponderosa Pine and Northern Pike. Sawatch Mountains and Pontoon Boats. If this list sounds like poetry to your ears, then head on over to Lakeview Campground located on the Taylor Park reservoir. The campsites have beautiful views and recreation opportunities include boating, fishing, and swimming. Lucky for you, if y Read more...

Grab the young'ns, saddle up those ponies and board your stagecoach for Dinner Station Campground in the Upper Taylor Park area. Your stagecoach is in the shop? That may be just as well--the grounds are a hot spot for 4X4, ATV, and mountain biking thrill seekers. At the end of a long, radical day of chasing gnar, set up camp like a pioneer surroun Read more...

Sitting at the north end of Taylor Park Reservoir, Rivers End Campground has easy access to the reservoir via a fishing site. There’s also a trailhead with parking to access the Matchless Trail and areas for four-wheel driving, mountain biking, enduro biking and riding horses. Feel like winding down from all that action before climbing into your s Read more...

Take in gorge-ous scenery at Almont Campground in the stunning Rocky Mountain region! Stretching out along the Gunnison River and surrounded by sprawling cottonwood trees, many of the more “au naturel” campsites teeter on the riverbank itself. However, if you want to step your game up a tree limb or two, your options include more developed sites a Read more...

Resting at a very respectable elevation of 6,800 feet, Erickson Springs Campground is shrouded in a dense spruce and fir forest near Anthracite Creek. The site receives little sunlight compared to the surrounding area, so you may want to pack a cozy sweater. The parking area accommodates horse trailers for equestrian access to Raggeds Wilderness A Read more...

A popular spot to stay if you’re planning on some four-wheel drive action, Pitkin Campground gives you great access to many high-clearance roads in this mountainous terrain that was created by miners over a century ago. The camp is also used as a winter trailhead for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Breathing at sea level is goi Read more...

Looking for a wilderness mecca? The Lodgepole Campground is a private and shady spot to explore the Taylor River Canyon. Rafting, hiking, and fishing are at your doorstep, and the Fossil Range Wilderness is in your backyard.

Bliss out on high-end mountain scenery at Mirror Lake Campground, a top destination for intense outdoor enthusiasts. Express your love for Mother Nature by mountain biking, four-wheel driving, or horseback riding. Or just get up and walk around. With beautiful Mirror Lake and Sawatch Range maxing out at 13,000 feet above, it’s all too exciting to Read more...

Located at the upper end of Taylor Park amongst pine trees and riparian meadows, Dorchester Campground is great for select recreational opportunities. With a lengthy network of motorized trails from Castle Creek Valley to Taylor Reservoir, the area is an enduro trail and mountain biker’s dream. The fishing here is none too shabby either. Nearby Al Read more...

For off-road drivers of all varieties or those who just wanna take in some major-league mountain scenery, Snowblind Campground is the complete package for open-air sightseeing! Enjoy the natural beauty of Gunnison National Forest in this easy-access, low-traffic area. Fun fact: This place is just a few miles from the Continental Divide, which make Read more...

Big Blue Campground sure, but mega-ginormous, super-duper shimmering blue campground, now that’s more like it! This often-underrated gem of the Uncompahgre Wilderness lies in a beautiful valley close by a slue of fishing opportunities and numerous hiking trails­--most of which lead south into dense backcountry. The campsites themselves range from Read more...

Just west of the Sawatch Mountain Range in the southern part of a mineral belt, Quartz Campground is used by many folks looking to do some four-wheel driving in the area. Two-wheel drive vehicles fear not though. Cumberland Pass Road, which leads to camp, is an improved dirt road that’s gravy for most of y’all.

Popular with anglers for its easy fishing access and scenic location, Deer Lakes Campground is a high elevation site with predominantly aspen trees. Hikers, backpackers and equestrians enjoy trails in the La Garita (southeast of camp) and Powderhorn Wilderness Areas (northeast of camp). Nearby Lake City has a historic district where many of the bo Read more...

Calling all anglers and adrenaline junkies! With easy access to the Cataract Gulch Trailhead and the Lake Fork of the Gunnison Rivers, Williams Creek Campground is an off-road and fishing haven. OHV and mountain bike riding are welcome here, as is good old-fashioned hiking. This place also has the benefit of not getting super-busy, and may appeal Read more...