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Dorchester Campground - Gunnison RD
Area Status: Open
This campground lies at the upper end of Taylor Park popular with off-highway vehicle users. A lengthy network of motorized trails leads from the Castle Creek Valley to Taylor Reservoir. This regions is great for enduro trail bike riders. The area offers good fishing and mountain biking. Landscape includes pine trees and riparian meadows.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Open while roads are accessible. |
|---|---|
| Reservations: | No Reservations. First-Come, First-Serve Camping. |
| Fees: | No |
| Open Season: | Late May |
| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | Almont, CO |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (2) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Campers are required to store food and other items in a hard sided vehicle or camping unit constructed of solid non-pliable material. Click here for more information. |
General Information
Directions: Travel northeast on County Road 724 / Forest Road 742 (Taylor Canyon Road). Travel 39.5 miles. Road changes to improved dirt immediately after the turn off for Cottonwood Pass Road.Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 10 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
RV Camping
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| Pavement Type for Parking | No |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | No |
River and Stream Fishing
Big Game Hunting
OHV Road Riding
OHV Trail Riding
Picnicking
Location
Latitude :
38.96523309
Longitude :
-106.665448
Elevation :
9800
