Lakeview Gunnison

Campground · Colorado · 48 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Gunnison National Forest (NF) · Open Access

48
Bookable sites
99 ft
Max rig length
up to 8
People per site
7
Accessible sites
9,566 ft
Elevation
Lakeview Gunnison Campground
Photo: Share the Experience, Sharon Hand · Recreation.gov

Overview

Lakeview Campground is located on Taylor Park Reservoir, at an elevation of 9,400 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and boating, and abundant off-road and biking opportunities.

Recreation

Taylor Park Reservoir offers boating, fishing and swimming. Anglers cast for northern pike, kokanee salmon, and rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout. A boat ramp is located just below the campground. Fishing and pontoon boat rentals are available at the marina.

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 several single-family campsites, some of which have electric hookups. Some sites are also accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.

Natural Features

The campground is situated just above Taylor Park Reservoir, among ponderosa and lodgepole pine trees. The valley floor is broad, flat and dotted with sagebrush. Most campsites have beautiful views of the reservoir and the Sawatch Mountains.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.

The facts

  • Season: May 23 – Oct. 7 (weather dependent) — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 48 bookable sites
  • 69 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 7 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 99 ft
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: LAKE, MANAGEMENT

Site types

  • 29 Standard Nonelectric
  • 21 Management
  • 9 Standard Electric
  • 6 RV Nonelectric
  • 4 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

69 campsites at Lakeview Gunnison

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
001LAKETent Only NonelectricBack InGravel45 ft6 🐾
002LAKEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel40 ft8 🐾
003LAKERv NonelectricPull ThroughGravel99 ft6 🐾
004LAKETent Only NonelectricPull ThroughGravel45 ft6 🐾
005LAKEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel40 ft8 🐾
006LAKEStandard NonelectricBack InGravel30 ft8 🐾
007LAKERv NonelectricBack InGravel40 ft6 🐾
008LAKETent Only NonelectricBack InGravel45 ft6 🐾
009LAKEStandard NonelectricBack InGravel30 ft8 🐾
010LAKEStandard NonelectricBack InGravel30 ft8 🐾
011LAKEStandard NonelectricBack InGravel40 ft8 🐾
012LAKEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel40 ft8 🐾
013LAKERv NonelectricBack InGravel25 ft6 🐾
014LAKEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel40 ft8 🐾
015LAKEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel40 ft8 🐾
017LAKEStandard NonelectricBack InGravel30 ft8 🐾
021LAKEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel35 ft8 🐾
025LAKEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel30 ft8 🐾
026LAKEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel30 ft8 🐾
027LAKETent Only NonelectricBack InGravel25 ft6 🐾
028LAKEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel30 ft8 🐾
029LAKEStandard NonelectricBack InGravel35 ft8 🐾
030LAKEStandard NonelectricBack InGravel40 ft8 🐾
031LAKEStandard NonelectricBack InGravel40 ft8♿ 🐾
032LAKEStandard NonelectricBack InGravel35 ft8♿ 🐾
033LAKEStandard NonelectricBack InGravel45 ft6 🐾
034LAKEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel40 ft8♿ 🐾
035LAKEStandard NonelectricBack InGravel40 ft8 🐾
036LAKEStandard NonelectricBack InGravel40 ft8 🐾
037LAKEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel40 ft8 🐾
038LAKERv NonelectricBack InGravel25 ft6 🐾
039LAKERv NonelectricPull ThroughGravel45 ft6 🐾
040LAKEStandard NonelectricBack InGravel40 ft6 🐾
041LAKEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel40 ft8 🐾
042LAKEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel40 ft8 🐾
043LAKEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel40 ft8 🐾
044LAKERv NonelectricPull ThroughGravel45 ft6 🐾
045LAKEStandard NonelectricBack InGravel40 ft8 🐾
046LAKEStandard NonelectricBack InGravel40 ft8 🐾
048LAKEStandard ElectricBack InGravel40 ft8 🐾
049LAKEStandard ElectricBack InGravel40 ft8 🐾
052LAKEStandard ElectricBack InGravel35 ft8 🐾
053LAKEStandard ElectricBack InGravel25 ft8♿ 🐾
054LAKEStandard ElectricBack InGravel30 ft8♿ 🐾
057LAKEStandard ElectricBack InGravel35 ft8 🐾
062LAKEStandard ElectricPull ThroughGravel45 ft8♿ 🐾
066LAKEStandard ElectricBack InGravel35 ft8 🐾
068LAKEStandard ElectricPull ThroughGravel45 ft8 🐾
XXXMANAGEMENTManagementBack InGravel99 ft6♿
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Getting there

From Gunnison, travel north on Highway 135 for approximately 10 miles to Almont. Turn right on County Road 742 and continue 25 miles to the campground entrance, which is on the right.

38.81750, -106.58000 · 38°49'3.0"N 106°34'48.0"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F————————————
Low °F————————————
Precip in2.12.11.91.91.40.71.71.81.51.61.82.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.6 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 Lakeview Gunnison

Can you reserve a site at Lakeview Gunnison?
Yes, Lakeview Gunnison is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Lakeview Gunnison have?
69 sites in total, of which 48 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Lakeview Gunnison?
99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Lakeview Gunnison?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lakeview Gunnison.
Does Lakeview Gunnison have hookups?
Electric.

Also listed by

Lakeview Gunnison also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Lakeview Gunnison's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $26 per night per camping unit; $10 per night electric fee; $13 per additional tent in tent camping units, $10 per firewood bundle.

Restrictions:

  • OHV use not authorized in campground.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Lakeview Gunnison

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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