The Gate Campground
Open. All 8 sites are first-come, first-served at $10 per night. 14-day stay limit.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 11:36AM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Flat Tops, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand Valley, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Upper Gunnison River Valley and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible and these include the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars to name a few. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area through Monday evening and will support thunderstorms and showers with heavy rainfall across the watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain are expected increasing the chance for flash flooding especially in our more susceptible areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
The Gate Campground occupies a unique setting within a dramatic rock formation known as The Gate, carved over millennia by the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. Managed by the BLM Gunnison Field Office, this small campground offers 8 primitive sites along one of Colorado's most scenic drives, the Silver Thread National Scenic Byway (Highway 149). The campground provides essential amenities including two vault restrooms and a hand pump delivering potable water. Each site features a picnic table and fire ring. All sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis with a 14-day stay limit. The Lake Fork of the Gunnison River runs adjacent to the campground, providing direct access for anglers targeting trout. The setting is intimate and sheltered, tucked into the rock notch rather than exposed on open terrain. A short gravel driveway leads from Highway 149 down to the camping area. The campground serves both as a destination and a convenient stopover for travelers heading between Lake City and points north.
Directions
From Lake City, head north on Highway 149 for approximately 15.3 miles. Look for the campground entrance sign on the left side of the highway. A short gravel driveway leads down to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 642-4940 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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