Lottis Creek Campground

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

Location: Gunnison, CO, CO

Price: From $26 per night

Price range: $26–$250 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (194 reviews)

Season: May through October

Located in the Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Lottis Creek Campground is at an elevation of 8,600 feet above sea level. On the shores of Lottis Creek, this newly remodeled campground is a perfect getaway for anyone that loves the outdoors. Nestled in lodgepole pines down the Taylor River Canyon, Lottis Creek Campground is great for anglers, hikers, bikers, and four-wheeler enthusiasts.Two miles to the south, visitors will find access to the Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Newly remodeled campground at 8,600 feet in the Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests with excellent amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, and electric hookups on select sites. Google reviews consistently praise the exceptionally clean bathrooms and helpful camp hosts, with campers noting the quiet, peaceful atmosphere and spacious sites.

Wildlife alert: Pacific Marten, Bighorn Sheep, Colorado Chipmunk, Wyoming Ground Squirrel, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Turkey Vulture, American Dipper, Yellow-headed Blackbird, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in area.

Insider tips for Lottis Creek Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly Arrive early for first-come, first-serve sites if you cannot make reservations Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly if you need full hookups

Skip Lottis Creek Campground if: You need water or sewer hookups, as only electric is available on select sites. You require year-round camping, as the campground closes November-April. You prefer sites without seasonal operation limitations.

Best time to visit Lottis Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Cold Spring (Co) (Almont, CO), Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon Near Gunnison, Colorado) (Almont, CO), Lakeview Gunnison (ALMONT, CO), Rivers End (Almont, CO).