Lake Fork Campground
Hosted by National Park Service
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Lake Fork Campground is on the Blue Mesa Reservoir, near the reservoir's dam. It is a part of the historic Curecanti Recreation Area and is an ideal place to stay for days of boat recreation, hiking and taking in the views of the Black Canyon. Jet skiing, water skiing and canoeing are some of the many water activities available on the reservoir. Bird watching is also rewarding, with chances to see the black-billed magpie, and along the shrubland visitors can spot Gunnison's prairie dogs popping out of their holes. Flush toilets are available in summer months, and for anglers a fish cleaning station is provided for conveniently preparing the day's catch. Cell phone service is limited. The Elk Creek, Lake Fork and Iola boat ramps are open for the season. The steep canyon walls in this part of the reservoir were carved out by the Gunnison River, which once flowed with powerful intensity fueled by the snowmelt of nearby mountains. Today the Gunnison is dammed in three places, creating three large and beautiful reservoirs to be enjoyed by visitors. The land is characterized by semi-arid shrubland with vast expanses of sagebrush, and the natural features and ecosystems of Curecanti vary greatly, with riparian habitats, epic canyons and lush patches of Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir and aspen trees. The recreation area is just south of Gunnison National Forest and east of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, so there's no shortage of options for scenic drives and hiking. Try hiking the Curecanti Creek Trail or Hermit's Rest Trail off Hwy 92.
- Pet friendly
Location
001
Lower Loop · RV NONELECTRIC · Overnight
- Max Num of People
- 8
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Max Vehicle Length
- 0
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
Campsites83
Gunnison, CO
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Amenities
Accessible campsites
4 sites
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Grills
Picnic tables
Site features
Driveway surface
Paved
Max vehicle length
Typically 38 ft, up to 50 ft
Site length
Typically 38 ft, up to 50 ft
Site width
Typically 19 ft, up to 24 ft
Proximity to water
Lakefront
RV
Up to 30 ft
Small tent
Tent
Trailer
Up to 30 ft
Biking
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Swimming Site
Water Sports
Wildlife Viewing
Rules & policies
Check-in
1:00 PM
Check-out
1:00 PM
People per site
Up to 8
Vehicles per site
Up to 2
Camping equipment required
Pets allowed
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