Can you reserve a site at Lake Fork Campground?

Yes, Lake Fork Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Lake Fork Campground?

52 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Lake Fork Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lake Fork Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Lake Fork Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Lake Fork Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Lake Fork Campground

Campground · Colorado · 83 bookable sites ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Gunnison Field Office (Bureau of Land Management CO) · Open Access

83
Bookable sites: 52 ft
Max rig length: up to 8
People per site: 6
Accessible sites: 7,548 ft
Elevation

A landscape shot of Blue Mesa Reservoir with peaks in the background — Photo: Share the Experience, Diana Douglass · Recreation.gov

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

The facts

83 bookable sites
6 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 52 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: Lower Loop, Middle Loop, Upper Loop

Site types

59 Standard Nonelectric
19 RV Nonelectric
5 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

83 campsites at Lake Fork Campground

Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
001	Lower Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
002	Lower Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
003	Lower Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
004	Lower Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	—	8	♿ 🐾
005	Lower Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
006	Lower Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
007	Lower Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
008	Lower Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
009	Lower Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
010	Lower Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
011	Lower Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
012	Lower Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
013	Lower Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
014	Lower Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
015	Lower Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	—	8	♿ 🐾
016	Lower Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
017	Lower Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
018	Lower Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
019	Lower Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
020	Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
021	Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
022	Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
023	Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
024	Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
025	Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
027	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	39 ft	8	🐾
028	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	38 ft	8	🐾
029	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	38 ft	8	🐾
030	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
031	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
032	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
033	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	52 ft	8	🐾
034	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	38 ft	8	🐾
035	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	38 ft	8	🐾
036	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	38 ft	8	♿ 🐾
037	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	38 ft	8	♿ 🐾
038	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	38 ft	8	🐾
039	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	38 ft	8	🐾
040	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	38 ft	8	🐾
041	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	38 ft	8	🐾
042	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	38 ft	8	🐾
043	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	38 ft	8	🐾
044	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	38 ft	8	🐾
045	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	38 ft	8	🐾
046	Upper Loop	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	22 ft	8	🐾
047	Upper Loop	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	18 ft	8	🐾
048	Upper Loop	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	22 ft	8	🐾
049	Upper Loop	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	22 ft	8	🐾
050	Upper Loop	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	18 ft	8	🐾
051	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	8	♿ 🐾
052	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	22 ft	8	♿ 🐾
053	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	22 ft	8	🐾
054	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	28 ft	8	🐾
055	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	28 ft	8	🐾
056	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	28 ft	8	🐾
057	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	28 ft	8	🐾
058	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	8	🐾
059	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	8	🐾
060	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	8	🐾
061	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	8	🐾
062	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	8	🐾
063	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	8	🐾
064	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	8	🐾
065	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	8	🐾
066	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	8	🐾
067	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	8	🐾
068	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	8	🐾
069	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
070	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
071	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
072	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
073	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
074	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
075	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
076	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
077	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
078	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
079	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
080	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
081	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
082	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
083	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
084	Upper Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

Lake Fork campground is located off of Hwy 50 between Gunnison and Montrose, along Blue Mesa reservoir.

38.45889, -107.33000 · 38°27'32.0"N 107°19'48.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 26°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	26	31	44	56	66	77	83	80	73	60	44	29
Low °F	-1	3	15	24	32	39	46	45	37	27	16	3
Precip in	0.7	0.7	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.4	0.9	1.1	1.0	0.9	0.5	0.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

More photos

U.S. Highway 50 crosses Blue Mesa Reservoir on Middle Bridge, with snow capped hills in the background. — Photo: Loren_Brownlee - Share The Experience Photo Contest · Recreation.gov

Clouds above peaks and Blue Mesa Reservoir — Photo: Loren_Brownlee - Share The Experience Photo Contest · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Lake Fork Campground

Can you reserve a site at Lake Fork Campground?: Yes, Lake Fork Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Lake Fork Campground have?: 83 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Lake Fork Campground?: 52 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Lake Fork Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Lake Fork Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Lake Fork Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Lake Fork Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Lake Fork Campground

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Gateview Campground 7 mi · Facility
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Red Bridge Campground 11 mi · Campground
Cimarron Campground 12.2 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

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