Can you reserve a site at Dry Gulch Campground?

No. Dry Gulch Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Dry Gulch Campground

Facility ·

Managed by the National Park Service

7,548 ft
Elevation

Dry Gulch Campground is located 17 miles west of Gunnison just north of U.S. Highway 50. The campground is shaded by large cottonwood trees and can accommodate tents or medium sized RVs. All sites are first-come first-served. A horse corral is available. Elevation: 7560 feet

Getting there

Dry Gulch Campground is located 17 miles west of Gunnison just north of U.S. Highway 50.

38.48411, -107.18844 · 38°29'2.8"N 107°11'18.4"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, 1.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Dry Gulch Campground Sites — Photo: NPS/Lynch · Recreation.gov

Dry Gulch Horse Corral — Photo: NPS/Lynch · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Dry Gulch Campground

Can you reserve a site at Dry Gulch Campground?: No. Dry Gulch Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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

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