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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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

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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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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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

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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.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$18 /night★ 4.4 (63)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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