Lakeview Gunnison
Lakeview Gunnison
Part of Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
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.
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.
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.
Important Notices
Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY.
Late Arrivals: campers are not considered a "no-show" until 24 hours after arrival date check in time. Our policy is that your site will not be released before that.
Extra Vehicles: Cannot be paid for in advance - upon arrival coordinate with host for payment and where to park.
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE sites must be booked in person. DO NOT call to determine availability, as they are only available on-site.
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.
Available Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
- HUNTING - Hunting
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boating
- BIKING - Biking
Directions
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 970-642-0566
TAYLOR PARK RES, GRAND MESA
ALMONT,
CO
81210
Available Campsites
- Site 032, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 053, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop LAKE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop LAKE, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 036, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 054, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop LAKE, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 052, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 035, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 066, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 038, Loop LAKE, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 062, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop LAKE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop LAKE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 068, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop LAKE, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 057, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop LAKE, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop LAKE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop LAKE, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
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