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Lakeview Campground - Gunnison RD
Lakeview Campground is located on Taylor Park Reservoir, at an elevation of 9,400 feet. The campground is situated just above Taylor Park Reservoir, among ponderosa and lodgepole pine trees. The valley floor is broad, flat and dotted with sagebrush. Most campsites have beautiful views of the reservoir and the Sawatch Mountains.
Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and boating, and abundant off-road and biking opportunities. Taylor Park Reservoir offers boating, fishing and swimming. Anglers cast for northern pike, kokanee salmon, and rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout. A boat ramp is located just below the campground. Fishing and pontoon boat rentals are available at the marina. There are 65 campsites including standard electric/nonelectric and tent camping.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Limited sites available - no water. |
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| Reservations: | Reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777, TDD 1-877-833-6777. Some sites are first-come, first-served. |
| Fees: | $26 per night per camping unit; $10 per night electric fee; $13 per additional tent in tent camping units, $10 per firewood bundle. |
| Open Season: | May 23 - Oct. 7 (weather dependent) |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: | OHV use not authorized in campground. |
| Closest Towns: | Almont, CO |
| Water: | Treated Pressurized |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet, Pit Toilet, |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
| Information Center: | There are 6 ADA accessible sites in this campground. (Site #'s 31,32,34,53,54, 62) 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. Campground open and close dates may vary depending on access and weather conditions. |
General Information
Directions: Drive east on County Road 742(Taylor Canyon Road) for 21 miles.Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 66 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov |
| Fire Information | |
| No. of Accessible sites | 22 of 66 |
| Reservation required?: | Y |
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| Hours of Operation: | |
| Rental info: |
RV Camping
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov |
| Pavement Type for Parking | No |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Dump Stations | Yes |
| Hookups - Electric | Yes |
| Reservation required?: | Y |
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