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Dinner Station

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Almont, CO, CO

Price: From $18 per night

Price range: $18–$20 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (63 reviews)

Season: May through October

Dinner Station, a historic stop along an old stagecoach route from Aspen, is located in the Upper Taylor Park area, next to the Taylor River. The campground is a favorite among off-road and mountain biking enthusiasts.The campground is nestled among ponderosa and lodgepole pine trees, at the edge of a broad, flat valley dotted with sagebrush. Most campsites are situated with the Taylor River on one side and open views of the Sawatch Mountains on the other side.Taylor Park Reservoir is less than

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/dinner-station to be notified when sites open up.

Historic campground along the Taylor River in the Upper Taylor Park area, popular with anglers and mountain biking enthusiasts. Highly rated at 4.6/5 stars with campers praising the cleanliness, shade, and friendly hosts.

Wildlife alert: Shiras Moose, American Beaver, Bald Eagle, and various waterfowl including Green-winged Teal and Wilson's Snipe documented in the area.

Insider tips for Dinner Station: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited 14 sites Request sites next to the stream or near bathrooms when booking Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available

Skip Dinner Station if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites. You're planning to visit November through April — seasonal closure. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 14 sites total.

Best time to visit Dinner Station: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Rivers End (Almont, CO), Lakeview Gunnison (ALMONT, CO), Mosca (Almont, CO), Lottis Creek Campground (Gunnison, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Dinner Station

Cell signal at Dinner Station (Almont, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Almont, CO, CO★ 4.4 (63 reviews)From $18/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Dinner Station, a historic stop along an old stagecoach route from Aspen, is located in the Upper Taylor Park area, next to the Taylor River. The campground is a favorite among off-road and mountain biking enthusiasts.The campground is nestled among ponderosa and lodgepole pine trees, at the edge of a broad, flat valley dotted with sagebrush. Most campsites are situated with the Taylor River on one side and open views of the Sawatch Mountains on the other side.Taylor Park Reservoir is less than five miles from the campground, offering boating, fishing and swimming opportunities.

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    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV99 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    PetsAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking Water
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesFishing
    Family & Pets
    Vault ToiletsBoat Launch

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — none available at most sites✕ You're planning to visit November through April — seasonal closure✕ You prefer larger campgrounds — only 14 sites total

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a popular federal campground with limited 14 sites

    Request sites next to the stream or near bathrooms when booking

    Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally May through October only

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Shiras Moose, American Beaver, Bald Eagle, and various waterfowl including Green-winged Teal and Wilson's Snipe documented in the area.

    Location

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    970-642-0566· Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
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    Getting there →

    From Gunnison, Colo., travel north on Colorado Highway 135 for 10 miles to Almont. Turn right (northeast) onto Taylor Canyon Road and continue 35 miles. The campground entrance is on the left.

    Campground entrance

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    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Dinner Station cost per night?+
    Dinner Station costs $18–$20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Dinner Station open?+
    Dinner Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Dinner Station have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Dinner Station?+
    Dinner Station can accommodate RVs up to 99 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Dinner Station?+
    Dinner Station is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Dinner Station?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Dinner Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Dinner Station open, and what are check-in times?+
    Dinner Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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    $18 /night★ 4.4 (63)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Mosca

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    From $20/night

    Lottis Creek Campground

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