Gateview Campground
Open for the season. The campground operates seasonally and closes during winter. All 6 sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect parkwide; campfires are only allowed in designated metal fire grates.
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
East Portal Closed Due to Wildfires
East Portal remains closed due to fire activity and post-fire hazards. Do not enter closed or burned areas until further notice.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect. Campfires are prohibited except within designated metal fire grates at campgrounds and picnic areas. Additional restrictions apply.
About
Gateview Campground provides a secluded, primitive camping experience in one of the more remote corners of Curecanti National Recreation Area. Located in a deep, narrow canyon at the southern tip of the Lake Fork Arm of Blue Mesa Reservoir, this small campground offers just 6 sites at an elevation of 7,538 feet. All sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. The campground is best suited for tent campers seeking solitude. Access requires driving 6 miles on a narrow, winding gravel road (Blue Mesa Cutoff Road/CR-25) that makes even small RVs or pop-up trailers inadvisable. Facilities are minimal: seasonal vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. Each site has a fire grate where campfires are permitted. Summer weather brings daytime temperatures ranging from 50 to 90°F, with cooler nights between 40 and 60°F. Afternoon thunderstorms and strong winds are common. The campground operates seasonally and closes during winter months.
Directions
Take CO Highway 149 7 miles west of Powderhorn, then 6 miles north on the gravel Blue Mesa Cutoff Road (CR-25).
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| cure_info@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (970) 641-2337 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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