USDA Forest Service · Colorado
Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon near Gunnison, COLORADO)
USDA Forest Service · Colorado, United States
- Sites
- 23
- Hookups
- 14 with water, 13 no hookups
- Season
- June 19 to September 30
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,852 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
- LODGEPOLE CG (NFSR 7742.1E) · native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
- Address
- GUNNISON, GRAND MESA, AND UNCO, CO
- Phone
- 970-642-0566
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding
15 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 11° | -14° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 31° | 16° | -3° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 20° | 2° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 47° | 27° | 4° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 55° | 34° | 20° | 65° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 70° | 43° | 33° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 77° | 50° | 41° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 74° | 49° | 40° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 68° | 44° | 22° | 77° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 55° | 34° | -10° | 66° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 43° | 18° | -14° | 56° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 32° | 9° | -12° | 48° | 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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