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Deer Lakes Campground - Gunnison Rd

This campground is located near Deer Lakes and provides fishing access to them. Most visitors to this campground come for great fishing in a beautiful location. Hikers, backpackers and equestrians will enjoy the trails of the La Garita and Powderhorn Wilderness Areas located southeast and northeast (respectively) of this site. This high elevation landscape is mostly aspen trees. 12 campsites.

General Information

This site is a first come, first serve campground.

May 19 - Sept. 29

Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $18 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $9 per night
Day Use: $6 per vehicle

$18 per night per camping unit; $6 per day for day use/picnic use if in a campsite; $10 per firewood bundle.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 38.019534

Longitude: -107.188073

Directions

Drive 9 miles southeast on State Highway 149 to Forest Road 768. Turn left on FDR 768 drive 3 miles on Forest Road 788 to Forest Road 458. Turn left on FDR 458 and drive 2 miles.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Site has been resurfaced to improve accessibility.  

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated September 30, 2025