Lakeview Gunnison
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: ALMONT, CO, CO
Price: From $26 per night
Price range: $26–$36 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (154 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.The campground offers several single-family campsites, some of which have electric hookups. Some sites are also accessible.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lakeview-gunnison to be notified when sites open up.
Located on Taylor Park Reservoir at 9,400 feet with excellent fishing (northern pike, kokanee salmon, trout), boating, and abundant off-road/biking opportunities. Highly rated by campers (4.7/5 stars) who praise majestic scenery, friendly management, and well-maintained facilities.
Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Moose, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Wyoming Ground Squirrel, Turkey Vulture, Green-winged Teal, American Dipper, and Yellow-headed Blackbird documented in area
Insider tips for Lakeview Gunnison: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Request one of the ~20 sites with electric hookups if RV camping (limited availability) Prepare for strong winds; campers advise securing sites with wind protection Fishing/pontoon boat rentals available at marina below campground
Skip Lakeview Gunnison if: You need water or sewer hookups — only electric available on select sites. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May-October only. You prefer developed amenities — vault toilets only, no shower facilities mentioned.
Best time to visit Lakeview Gunnison: September-October — Perfect fall weather reported by campers; campground operates May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Rivers End (Almont, CO), Lottis Creek Campground (Gunnison, CO), Cold Spring (Co) (Almont, CO), Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon Near Gunnison, Colorado) (Almont, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lakeview Gunnison
Cell signal at Lakeview Gunnison (ALMONT, CO): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
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.For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.The campground offers several single-family campsites, some of which have electric hookups. Some sites are also accessible.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Request one of the ~20 sites with electric hookups if RV camping (limited availability)
Prepare for strong winds; campers advise securing sites with wind protection
Fishing/pontoon boat rentals available at marina below campground
Perfect fall weather reported by campers; campground operates May through October
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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- 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.
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