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Lodgepole Campground is located 22 miles from Gunnison, COLORADO in the Taylor River Canyon. Visitors enjoy the area for its rafting, fishing and trail opportunities.
The Taylor River can be accessed from the campground, and offers a calm stretch for leisurely rafting and kayaking. Anglers cast for rainbow and brook trout.
The Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area lies one mile south of the campground. The Summerville and South Lottis trailheads provide access to the scenic, natural area.
A number of off-road trails are found in the surrounding area, including Doctor Park Trail, Taylor River Trail and Taylor Vista Trail.
The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
The campground is situated in a dense stand of lodgepole pine trees, which provides shade and privacy between campsites. Summertime temperatures are warm during the day and cool at night.
Taylor Park Reservoir is located within 10 miles of the campground, offering boating, fishing and swimming. A boat ramp and boat rentals are available there as well.
From Gunnison, Colo., travel north on Highway 135 for 10 miles to Almont. Turn right (northeast) onto Taylor Canyon Road and proceed 12 miles to the campground entrance, which is on the right.
Losts of memories over the years. My Dad brought our family here starting when I was an infant.
Great area near the river. Bathrooms could be better maintained...but it's camping
Awesome spot to camp and fish. Camp has clean port-a-potty but no potable water. Very nice convenience store and restaurant about 10 miles on same road.
Beautiful, clean campground that is very well maintained. Beautiful views and so many places to explore. Hosts went above and beyond to be sure we were comfortable. Birds and deer galore. An amazing experience you won't want to miss.
We set up 2 tents at FF site #1. While all are close to the road (campground parallels road) and I'm a light sleeper, there is little traffic between 9 pm and at least 7 am and the Taylor River across road provides lovely background sounds. Nice trees and ample space between sites. Fishing access is right there and host Bob takes good care of the facility and everyone there.
