Within Gunnison National Forest, Dorchester provides a US Forest Service campground operating from May through October. The facility accommodates RVs up to 35 feet and includes drinking water and toilet facilities. Campers find both forested and open terrain, with creek and lake access nearby.
The campground serves as a base for exploring camping near Gunnison National Forest. Taylor Park CO sits 4.2 miles southeast for those seeking additional options. Reserve early during peak summer months when forest service sites fill quickly.
Description
This campground lies at the upper end of Taylor Park popular with off-highway vehicle users. A lengthy network of motorized trails leads from the Castle Creek Valley to Taylor Reservoir. This regions is great for enduro trail bike riders. The area offers good fishing and mountain biking. Landscape includes pine trees and riparian meadows.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsDorchester is located in Colorado near Crested Butte
Directions
In Almont, CO, at intersection of State Rt. 135 and County Rt. 742, take Rt. 742 for 23.3 miles to intersection of Forest Rts. 742 and 765. Continue straight on Rt. 742 for another 14.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
Coordinates
38.96500087 N
106.66300028 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 47 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 4 hrs 5 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 4 hrs 10 min from Denver, CO
- 4 hrs 19 min from Boulder, CO
