Red Bridge Campground
Campground · Colorado ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Gunnison Field Office (Bureau of Land Management CO) · Open Access
- 7,802 ft
- Elevation
Red Bridge Campground is a short distance off of the Silver Thread National Scenic Byway. You'll find public fishing access to the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, and access to the Lake Fork Spur scenic drive. Red Bridge Campground located on the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River and is a perfect place for someone to relax and fish. The campground has 7 campsites and 1 restroom. Each campsite has a parking spur, metal fire ring, and a picnic table. Potable water is not available at this campground. For more information, please contact the Gunnison Field Office.
Getting there
From Lake City, drive north on Highway 149 approximately 21 miles. As the road makes a strong turn to the right, look for a gravel road (County Road 25) and mailboxes on your left. Turn left and travel about 2.3 miles to the Red Bridge Campground.
38.32200, -107.22500 · 38°19'19.2"N 107°13'30.0"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
$10 per night; all campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Stay limit: 14 Day Stay Limit
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Red Bridge Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Red Bridge Campground?
- No. Red Bridge Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
- How long can you stay at Red Bridge Campground?
- 14 Day Stay Limit
Camping near Red Bridge Campground
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- Lake Fork Campground 11 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Red Creek Group Site 11.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- East Elk Creek Group Campsite 11.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Stevens Creek Campground 13.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Ponderosa Campground (CO) 14.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Gateview Campground 4.4 mi · Facility
- The Gate Campground 5.6 mi · Campground
- Big Blue Campground - Gunnison RD 11.3 mi · Campground
- Dry Gulch Campground 11.4 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 970-642-4940
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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