Lottis Creek Campground - Gunnison RD

Area Status: Closed

Lottis Creek Campground is a good site for anglers, hikers and four-wheel drive enthusiasts. The campground is located on the shores of Lottis Creek and close to the Taylor River. Two miles to the south visitors will find access to the Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area. Hikers and equestrians can enjoy the trails of this pristine natural area. No mechanized or motorized vehicles are permitted in any Wilderness Area. To the east of Lottis Creek Campground four-wheel drivers will find a plethora of roads to explore. Cumberland Pass Road provides access to most of these trails. Group camping is available.

At a Glance

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; $10 per firewood bundle. Lottis Creek Group B Sites 2-6 $250 per night - restrictions apply.
Open Season: May 23 - Oct. 7
Usage: Heavy
Restrictions: OHV use not authorized in campground.
Closest Towns: Almont, CO
Water: Treated Pressurized
Restroom: Vault Toilet (4)
Operated By: Concessionaire
Information Center: There are 45 camp sites with 25 reservable and 20 first come first serve.There are also 4 reservable ADA accessible sites and 38 sites with electric. 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 16 miles.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites 45 single site(s), 1 20-50 people group site(s)
Reservation Info 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.
No. of Accessible sites 2 reservable

RV Camping

Reservation Info 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.
Pavement Type for Parking No
Hookup - Sewer No
Dump Stations No

OHV Trail Riding

Picnicking

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
38.77532703

  Longitude : 
-106.6278919

  Elevation : 
9000

 

log cabin with red roof in meadow surrounded by aspens in leafing out in early spring

Silesca Ranger Station- one of several cabins you can reserve on our forest.

tent in woods

Just about all the shelter you need for a night in the backcountry!

fire in ring with RV in background

RV camping with many of the comforts of home!