Boaters and anglers will find direct lake access at Lake Fork Campground, a BLM facility on the shores of Blue Mesa Reservoir. The campground consists of three distinct loops arranged as open parking areas with picnic tables and fire pits, accommodating RVs up to 52 feet. Each loop includes restrooms, with two EV charging stations available near the lower section.
The layout prioritizes function over shade, with most sites offering unobstructed views across the water toward surrounding mountains. Lakeside sites experience afternoon winds, while interior pull-through spots provide more shelter. The boat launch sits centrally between the camping areas, making water access convenient for all campers. A small walk-in tent area provides options for those without RVs, though most sites lack dedicated tent pads.
Abner H. found "clean facilities" and notes the lower loop requires leveling blocks due to the slope. Cell coverage varies by carrier and time of day, with Verizon performing better than AT&T during peak hours. The campground operates seasonally from April through mid-October at $24 per night.
For additional camping variety in the area, Sapinero Village Campground offers a different setting just east of the reservoir.
Description
Overview
Lake Fork Campground is on the Blue Mesa Reservoir, near the reservoir's dam. It is a part of the historic Curecanti Recreation Area and is an ideal place to stay for days of boat recreation, hiking and taking in the views of the Black Canyon.
Recreation
Jet skiing, water skiing and canoeing are some of the many water activities available on the reservoir.Bird Watching is also rewarding, with chances to see the black-billed magpie. Along the shrubland, visitors can spot Gunnison's Prairie Dogs popping out of their holes.
Facilities
Flush toilets are available in summer months. Cell phone service is limited. For anglers, a fish cleaning station is provided for conveniently preparing the days catch. Elk Creek, Lake Fork and Iola boat ramps are OPEN for the season.
Natural Features
The steep canyon walls in this part of the reservoir were carved out by the Gunnison River, which once flowed with powerful intensity fueled by the snowmelt of nearby mountains. Today, the Gunnison river is dammed in three places, creating three large and beautiful reservoirs to be enjoyed by visitors. The land is characterized by semi-arid shrubland with vast expanses of sagebrush. The natural features and ecosystems of Curecanti vary greatly, with Riparian habitats, epic canyons and lush patches of Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir and aspen trees.
Nearby Attractions
The recreation area is just south of Gunnison National Forest and east of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. There's no shortage of options for Scenic Drives and Hiking. Try hiking the Curecanti Creek Trail or Hermit's Rest Trail off HWY 92..
Charges & Cancellations
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundLake Fork Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
Lake Fork campground is located off of Hwy 50 between Gunnison and Montrose, along Blue Mesa reservoir.
Address
102 ELK CREEK
Gunnison, CO 81230
Coordinates
38.4588889 N
107.33 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/15/26
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 22 usersLast on 4/12/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 4/12/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/15/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 22 usersLast on 4/12/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 4/12/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 40 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs 15 min from Pueblo, CO
- 3 hrs 36 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 3 hrs 48 min from Farmington, NM
