Lodgepole (taylor River Canyon Near Gunnison, Colorado)

Great campsite! I didn’t mind being near the road but that’s just me. Came with fire pit and picnic table. Host was also great! Definitely coming back here again!

Nice place and wonderful host. Lots of trees walk to river.

This small campground is located at Gunnison National Forest along Taylor river. The area is full of pine and aspen trees. The camp’s care taker was excellent. Clean grounds and bathrooms. If you stay here, get campsites 7-11, so you can access the new bathrooms which are spotless. From here you can fish all over the river or at the lake, rent a boat at the lake or drive to Tin Cup Which is also an interesting mining town on your way to Mirror lake. Also, you are 20 minutes from Almont, where you can do rafting.

The campground itself is nice. Good picnic tables, nice fire rings with adjustable grills, awesome lodgepole pine forest across the road from the amazing river. My only complaint is the road noise. Because the canyon isn’t super wide, the campground hugs the road (which is surprisingly busy.)

We spent 2 nights tent camping on site #15. Camp host was very friendly and site was nice and spacious. The tent pad had been raked/cleared prior to our arrival, which was nice. The campground is across the street from the river and it was nice to hear the rushing water. However, we could also hear (and see) passing cars on the main road.

This is a very good family campsite, as you can pull tight up to your spot, and there is a fire ring with a grill attachment, running water, and restrooms. It is very easy to find, as it is between Gunni and Crested Butte just a few miles off the Almont turn. It is a true campground, so no dispersed camping but overall a very nice and well maintained spot.