USDA Forest Service · Colorado
Lottis Creek Campground
USDA Forest Service · Colorado, United States
- Sites
- 50
- Hookups
- 41 electric, 3 with water, 7 no hookups
- Season
- May 8 to October 11
- Max RV length
- 107 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 9,085 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
- PARK CONE - LOTTIS CG (NFSR 7742.1G) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
- Nearest town
- Gunnison
- Address
- Cty Rd. 742, Taylor River Canyon , Gunnison, CO, 81231
- Activities
- Camping, Emergency Services, Fishing, Hiking, Horse Rentals, Kayak Rentals, Mountain Biking, Whitewater Rafting
About
Overview
Located in the Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Lottis Creek Campground is at an elevation of 8,600 feet above sea level. On the shores of Lottis Creek, this newly remodeled campground is a perfect getaway for anyone that loves the outdoors. Nestled in lodgepole pines down the Taylor River Canyon, Lottis Creek Campground is great for anglers, hikers, bikers, and four-wheeler enthusiasts.
Recreation
Two miles to the south, visitors will find access to the Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area. Hikers and equestrians can enjoy the trails of this pristine natural area. No mechanized or motorized vehicles are permitted in any Wilderness area. To the east of Lottis Creek Campground, four-wheel drivers will find many roads to explore. Cumberland Pass Road provides access to most of these trails.
Facilities
There are 47 single family campsites. There is one group site accommodating 50 people and 10 vehicles with a group pavilion. This facility was completely renovated in 2012 with electric hookups at most sites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring.
Natural Features
Many of the electric hookup campsites benefit from the shade provided by the lodgepole pines in the campground.
Nearby Attractions
Taylor Park Reservoir is just a few miles from the campground, offering boating, fishing and swimming opportunities. A boat ramp and boat rentals are available there as well.â??Many trails for hikers are close by. Fishing is abundant in many areas and you will find numerous four-wheel drive trails.
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 | 29° | 10° | -15° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 14° | -3° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 19° | 1° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 46° | 26° | 3° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 54° | 34° | 18° | 64° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 70° | 43° | 32° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 76° | 50° | 42° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 72° | 49° | 38° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 44° | 20° | 77° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 55° | 33° | -12° | 65° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 43° | 18° | -15° | 55° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 32° | 9° | -13° | 47° | 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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- Cold Spring (CO) · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 4 sites
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- Rivers End · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 4 sites
- Rosy Lane · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 23 sites
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