Rosy Lane

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

Location: GUNNISON, CO, CO

Price: From $28 per night

Price range: $28–$58 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (86 reviews)

Season: May through October

Rosy Lane Campground is located 17 miles from Gunnison, Colo., in the Taylor River Canyon. Visitors enjoy the area for its rafting, fishing and trail opportunities.Taylor Park Reservoir is about 12 miles from the campground, with boating, fishing and swimming. A boat ramp and boat rentals are available.The Taylor River can be accessed from the campground, and offers a calm stretch for rafting and kayaking.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

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

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

Located 17 miles from Gunnison in Taylor River Canyon, Rosy Lane offers excellent fishing for rainbow and brook trout, rafting, kayaking, and access to scenic hiking trails in nearby Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area. Campers praise the clean facilities, well-spaced sites, and phenomenal host service.

Wildlife alert: Pacific Marten, Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, Osprey, and Mountain Bluebird have been documented in the area.

Insider tips for Rosy Lane: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 15 sites. Host Tracy is noted for exceptional service and can help coordinate multi-site reservations. Direct river access for fishing and boating available from campground.

Skip Rosy Lane if: You need water or sewer hookups — only electric hookups available on select sites.. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May-October only.. You want a large campground — only 15 total sites available..

Best time to visit Rosy Lane: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: One Mile (Almont, CO), North Bank (Co) (Almont, CO), Spring Creek (Co) (Almont, CO), Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon Near Gunnison, Colorado) (Almont, CO).