Lake Fork Campground

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102 ELK CREEK
GUNNISON, CO 81230

Overview

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.

Recreation

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.


Along the shrubland, visitors can spot Gunnison's Prairie Dogs popping out of their holes.

Facilities

Flush toilets are available in summer months.  

Cell phone service is limited.
For anglers, a fish cleaning station is provided for conveniently preparing the days catch.   

Elk Creek, Lake Fork and Iola boat ramps are OPEN for the season.  

Natural Features

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 river 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. 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.

Nearby Attractions

The recreation area is just south of Gunnison National Forest and east of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. 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..

Charges & Cancellations

Camp site features

Across 83 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: 76 of 83 sites
  • Picnic table: 78 of 83 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 83 sites
  • ADA accessible: 6 of 83 sites
  • Longest RV: 52 ft
  • Largest party: 8 people
  • Equipment: RV, Trailer

Directions

Lake Fork campground is located off of Hwy 50 between Gunnison and Montrose, along Blue Mesa reservoir.

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

141 reviews
5 stars
71
4 stars
42
3 stars
14
2 stars
7
1 stars
7
Michael H
Loop:Middle Loop
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Reviewed 22 days ago
Only disappointment was that the blue mesa reservoir was at a very low level
Curtis L
Loop:Middle Loop
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Reviewed a month ago
Quiet and great views.
Richard H
Loop:Upper Loop
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Reviewed a month ago
There obviously is no one managing the site this time of year. When I arrived at my designated reserved site, there were 3 tents set up with no one around. So I parked in a different sites directly across from my site. I later observed 4 men and a woman return to the site at different times. The bathroom toilets were all stopped up.
Madeleine M
Loop:Upper Loop
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Reviewed a month ago
Beautiful campground outside gunnison
Jan L
Loop:Upper Loop
Site:
Reviewed 3 months ago
This campsite was in a beautiful area with a beautiful view. It was fabulous because it was almost empty- had it been full it would have been like a parking lot.
James H
Loop:Upper Loop
Site:
Reviewed 3 months ago
Services very limited. No interaction with staff and never saw the camp host. Pay showers. Lake was lowered 80 feet when we visited so only one other camper in campground. Campground tends to be used as public facilities for bathrooms, etc.
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