Lakeview Gunnison
Almont, Colorado · USDA Forest Service
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About
Lakeview Campground is located on Taylor Park Reservoir, at an elevation of 9,400 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and boating, and abundant off-road and biking opportunities.Taylor Park Reservoir offers boating, fishing and swimming. Anglers cast for northern pike, kokanee salmon, and rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout. A boat ramp is located just below the campground. Fishing and pontoon boat rentals are available at the marina. A number of off-road trails are found in the surrounding area, including Doctor Park Trail, Taylor River Trail and Taylor Vista Trail.For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.The campground offers several single-family campsites, some of which have electric hookups. Some sites are also accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.The campground is situated just above Taylor Park Reservoir, among ponderosa and lodgepole pine trees. The valley floor is broad, flat and dotted with sagebrush. Most campsites have beautiful views of the reservoir and the Sawatch Mountains.
Directions
From Gunnison, travel north on Highway 135 for approximately 10 miles to Almont. Turn right on County Road 742 and continue 25 miles to the campground entrance, which is on the right.
Location
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Details
- State
- Colorado
- City / area
- Almont
- Agency
- USDA Forest Service
- Parent area
- Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
- Campsites
- 47
- Reservable
- Yes
- Typical price
- $24–$36 / night
- Rating
- 4.40 / 5 (189 reviews on Recreation.gov)
- Equipment
- Tent, RV, Trailer
Nearby campgrounds
- Rivers End 4.7 km away
- LOTTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND 6.2 km away
- Cold Spring (CO) 7.8 km away
- Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon near Gunnison, COLORADO) 9.4 km away
- DINNER STATION 9.8 km away
- Mosca 12.2 km away