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Lake Fork Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates seasonally with reservations available from mid-May through mid-September. Stage 1 fire restrictions are currently in effect.

About

Lake Fork Campground sits along the shores of Blue Mesa Reservoir near the dam in Curecanti National Recreation Area, 27 miles west of Gunnison. At 7,580 feet elevation, the campground offers 90 sites with a mix of reservable and first-come, first-served camping. The upper and middle sections with 57 reservable sites feature paved access and can accommodate RVs up to 55 feet. The lower section has 19 first-come, first-served sites, while 5 walk-in tent sites provide dedicated space for tent campers. Most standard sites are designed for RV camping with limited tent space. The campground serves as a gateway to water recreation on Blue Mesa Reservoir, with boat ramps nearby for launching watercraft. Jet skiing, water skiing, canoeing, and fishing are popular activities. A fish cleaning station is provided for anglers. The surrounding semi-arid shrubland features expanses of sagebrush and provides habitat for wildlife including Gunnison's prairie dogs and black-billed magpies. The reservoir is set against steep canyon walls carved by the Gunnison River. Curecanti National Recreation Area offers additional recreation opportunities including hiking trails like Curecanti Creek Trail and Hermit's Rest Trail. The area is located south of Gunnison National Forest and east of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, providing access to scenic drives and diverse ecosystems ranging from riparian habitats to patches of Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, and aspen trees.

Directions

Lake Fork Campground is located off Highway 50 between Gunnison and Montrose at the intersection with Colorado Highway 92, along Blue Mesa Reservoir.

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