Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon Near Gunnison, Colorado)
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Almont, CO, CO
Price: From $18 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (58 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lodgepole Campground is located 22 miles from Gunnison, COLORADO in the Taylor River Canyon. Visitors enjoy the area for its rafting, fishing and trail opportunities. The Taylor River can be accessed from the campground, and offers a calm stretch for leisurely rafting and kayaking.
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/lodgepole-taylor-river-canyon-near-gunnison-colorado to be notified when sites open up.
Lodgepole offers pristine access to the Taylor River for fishing (rainbow and brook trout) and calm water rafting/kayaking, with nearby Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area and scenic hiking trails. Google reviewers praise its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, beautiful views, and abundant wildlife.
Wildlife alert: Pacific Marten, Bighorn Sheep, Colorado Chipmunk, Wyoming Ground Squirrel, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Dipper, Wilson's Warbler, Mountain Bluebird, Pine Siskin, and Wandering Garter Snake.
Insider tips for Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon Near Gunnison, Colorado): Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 13 sites. Minimal vehicle traffic between 9 pm and 7 am, making it quieter than expected despite proximity to Taylor Canyon Road. Bring a water container — drinking water available via pump station.
Skip Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon Near Gunnison, Colorado) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only self-contained RVs suitable.. You require year-round access — seasonal May-October only.. You're a light sleeper sensitive to road noise — all sites are close to the road..
Best time to visit Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon Near Gunnison, Colorado): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Cold Spring (Co) (Almont, CO), Lottis Creek Campground (Gunnison, CO), Rosy Lane (GUNNISON, CO), One Mile (Almont, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon Near Gunnison, Colorado)
Cell signal at Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon Near Gunnison, Colorado) (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.
Lodgepole Campground is located 22 miles from Gunnison, COLORADO in the Taylor River Canyon. Visitors enjoy the area for its rafting, fishing and trail opportunities. The Taylor River can be accessed from the campground, and offers a calm stretch for leisurely rafting and kayaking.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 13 sites.
Minimal vehicle traffic between 9 pm and 7 am, making it quieter than expected despite proximity to Taylor Canyon Road.
Bring a water container
drinking water available via pump station.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Gunnison, Colo., travel north on Highway 135 for 10 miles to Almont. Turn right (northeast) onto Taylor Canyon Road and proceed 12 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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