About Lodgepole Campground - Gunnison RD
Lodgepole Campground is a great place for anglers to enjoy the waters of the Taylor River. It is located in the Taylor Canyon, which supports a variety of outdoor activities. Campers can enjoy rafting with a number of outfitters from Gunnison, CO. Rock climbing is also popular in the canyon. The Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area lies one mile south of the campsite. Access to this natural area can be gained at the Summerville or South Lottis Trailheads. There are 16 campsites.
- Fees: $18 per night per camping unit; $10 per firewood bundle.
- Season: May 23 – Oct. 1 (weather dependent)
- Managed by: USFS - Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore
- Where: 13 mi northwest of Pitkin, CO · 38.7616, -106.66177
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville | Horse | 1.0 mi | 10.8 mi |
| Summerville Trailhead | ATV road | 1.0 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Cold Springs Cg | ATV road | 1.0 mi | 0.2 mi |
| South Lottis | Horse | 2.2 mi | 10.6 mi |
| Union Canyon | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.3 mi | 2.5 mi |
| Fivemile Creek | Horse | 3.0 mi | 2.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 18.6 mi
Water fill-up: 18.6 mi