About Lake Fork Campground
Lake Fork Campground is on the Blue Mesa Reservoir, near the reservoir's dam. It is a part of the historic Curecanti Recreation Area and is an ideal place to stay for days of boat recreation, hiking and taking in the views of the Black Canyon. Jet skiing, water skiing and canoeing are some of the many water activities available on the reservoir. [Bird Watching](https://www.nps.gov/cure/planyourvisit/birdwatching.htm) is also rewarding, with chances to see the black-billed magpie. Along the shrubland, visitors can spot [Gunnison's Prairie Dogs](https://www.nps.gov/cure/learn/nature/prairiedogs.htm) popping out of their holes. Flush toilets are available in summer months. Cell phone service is limited. For anglers, a fish cleaning station is provided for conveniently preparing the days catch. Elk Creek, Lake Fork and Iola [boat ramps…
- Fees: 16 USD
- Managed by: Curecanti National Recreation Area, NPS
- Where: 23 mi west of Gunnison, CO · 38.45889, -107.33
Things to do:
Amenities:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Good to know
Verizon 5G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 8.4 mi
Water fill-up: 8.7 mi
Camps nearby
- Lake Fork Arm 3.4 mi
- West Elk 4.5 mi
- Curecanti Creek 4.6 mi
- Ponderosa Campground 4.7 mi
- Campsite · 21 mi W of Gunnison 5.1 mi
- Red Creek Group Site 5.2 mi