USDA Forest Service · Colorado
Dinner Station
USDA Forest Service · Colorado, United States
- Sites
- 23
- Hookups
- 14 no hookups
- Season
- June 19 to September 30
- Max RV length
- 99 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 9,616 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- DINNER STATION CG (NFSR 7742.3F) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
- Nearest town
- Tincup
- Address
- GUNNISON, GRAND MESA, , CO
- Phone
- 970-642-0566
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
23 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Dinner Station, a historic stop along an old stagecoach route from Aspen, is located in the Upper Taylor Park area, next to the Taylor River. The campground is a favorite among off-road and mountain biking enthusiasts.
Recreation
The Taylor River can be accessed from within the campground. Anglers cast for rainbow and brook trout.
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, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
Natural Features
The campground is nestled among ponderosa and lodgepole pine trees, at the edge of a broad, flat valley dotted with sagebrush. Most campsites are situated with the Taylor River on one side and open views of the Sawatch Mountains on the other side.
Nearby Attractions
Taylor Park Reservoir is less than five miles from the campground, offering boating, fishing and swimming opportunities. A boat ramp and boat rentals are available there.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 10° | -17° | 39° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 29° | 13° | -5° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 36° | 18° | 1° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 25° | 1° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 52° | 34° | 17° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 67° | 42° | 31° | 78° | 4 of 11 |
| July | 74° | 50° | 40° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 70° | 48° | 37° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 65° | 43° | 17° | 75° | 2 of 11 |
| October | 52° | 32° | -11° | 62° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 41° | 17° | -13° | 53° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 29° | 10° | -14° | 43° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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