Dinner Station, a historic stop along an old stagecoach route from Aspen, is located in the Upper Taylor Park area, next to the Taylor River. The campground is a favorite among off-road and mountain biking enthusiasts.
Recreation
The Taylor River can be accessed from within the campground. Anglers cast for rainbow and brook trout.
A number of off-road trails are found in the surrounding area, including Doctor Park Trail, Taylor River Trail and Taylor Vista Trail.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
Natural Features
The campground is nestled among ponderosa and lodgepole pine trees, at the edge of a broad, flat valley dotted with sagebrush. Most campsites are situated with the Taylor River on one side and open views of the Sawatch Mountains on the other side.
Nearby Attractions
Taylor Park Reservoir is less than five miles from the campground, offering boating, fishing and swimming opportunities. A boat ramp and boat rentals are available there.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.
The facts
Season: May 23 – Sept. 29 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
14 bookable sites
23 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 99 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: DINN, MANAGEMENT
Site types
14 Standard Nonelectric
9 Management
Amenities
✓ Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
From Gunnison, Colo., travel north on Colorado Highway 135 for 10 miles to Almont. Turn right (northeast) onto Taylor Canyon Road and continue 35 miles. The campground entrance is on the left.
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Dinner Station
Can you reserve a site at Dinner Station?
Yes, Dinner Station is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Dinner Station have?
23 sites in total, of which 14 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Dinner Station?
99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Dinner Station?
Yes, pets are allowed at Dinner Station.
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Dinner Station also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Dinner Station's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
$18 per night per camping unit; $6 per day for day use/picnic use if in a campsite; $10 per firewood bundle.
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