Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon near Gunnison, COLORADO)
Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon near Gunnison, COLORADO) is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 38.76111, -106.66111
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 970-642-0566
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon near Gunnison, COLORADO)
Overview Lodgepole Campground is located 22 miles from Gunnison, COLORADO in the Taylor River Canyon. Visitors enjoy the area for its rafting, fishing and trail opportunities. Recreation The Taylor River can be accessed from the campground, and offers a calm stretch for leisurely rafting and kayaking. Anglers cast for rainbow and brook trout. The Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area lies one mile south of the campground. The Summerville and South Lottis trailheads provide access to the scenic, natural area. A number of off-road trails are found in the surrounding area, including Doctor Park Trail, Taylor River Trail and Taylor Vista Trail. Facilities The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features The campground is situated in a dense stand of lodgepole pine trees, which provides shade and privacy between campsites. Summertime temperatures are warm during the day and cool at night. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888. Nearby Attractions Taylor Park Reservoir is located within 10 miles of the campground, offering boating, fishing and swimming. A boat ramp and boat rentals are available there as well.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Taylor Lagoons · 9.3 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 40 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 194 designated routes (331 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodgepole | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Lodgepole Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Cold Spring Campground | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Cold Spring | National forest campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Lottis Creek Campground | National forest campground | 2.1 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Lottis Creek Campground | Private campground | 2.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.