One Mile

Overview

One Mile Campground is located 18 miles from Gunnison, CO 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 rafting and kayaking. Anglers cast for rainbow and brook trout.

The Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area is nearby. 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, all of which have electric hookups. Several sites are also accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are available but currently there is no drinking water. Please bring your own water or fill up at Lottis Creek Campground.

Natural Features

The campground lies on the banks of the Taylor River, at an elevation of 8,600 feet. Most sites are shaded by a stand of lodgepole pine and aspen trees. Summer temperatures are warm in the day and cool at night.

Nearby Attractions

Taylor Park Reservoir is approximately 13 miles from the campground, offering boating, fishing and swimming opportunities. A boat ramp and boat rentals are available there as well.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.

Camp site features

Across 18 camp sites:

  • Electric hookups: all 18 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 18 sites
  • ADA accessible: 3 of 18 sites
  • Longest RV: 99 ft
  • Largest party: 6 people
  • Power up to 30 amps
  • Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Gunnison, Colo., travel north on Colorado Highway 135 for 10 miles, to Almont. Turn right onto Taylor Canyon Road and proceed just over 8 miles to the campground entrance, which is on the right.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

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Salvador M
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Reviewed 2 months ago
we like one mile because electricity is available, campground is kept clean and is quiet, camp host was very kind and informative, had to fill with water at Rosie lane campground but we were okay with that it's not far from one mile campground
Chris S
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Great spot. The camp managers were the best!
George Z
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Excellent camp host. So responsive and helpful. Campground was great, clean, quiet.
Judy M
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Great host. Great location. It’s near hiking trails and not too far from Crested Butte.
Elizabeth R
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Camp host Danielle is the best! So kind and accommodating. Hoping one mile campground gets water soon. This campground is so handy to Everything we like to do and has nice clean facilities. We will be back next summer for sure!
Bob O
Loop:One
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Danielle is the best host we have ever met. She takes great pride in keeping the campground clean. She is very helpful and goes out of her way to make sure everyone has a great experience.
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Season dates

Peak season

Jun 11, 2027 – Sep 12, 2027

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Walk In season

Sep 13, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027

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Peak season

Jun 12, 2028 – Sep 12, 2028

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Walk In season

Sep 13, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028

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