About Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon Near Gunnison, Colorado)
Lodgepole Campground is located 22 miles from Gunnison, COLORADO in the Taylor River Canyon. Visitors enjoy the area for its rafting, fishing and trail opportunities. The Taylor River can be accessed from the campground, and offers a calm stretch for leisurely rafting and kayaking. Anglers cast for rainbow and brook trout. The Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area lies one mile south of the campground. The Summerville and South Lottis trailheads provide access to the scenic, natural area. A number of off-road trails are found in the surrounding area, including Doctor Park Trail, Taylor River Trail and Taylor Vista Trail. The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. The campground is situated in a dense stand of lodgepole pine trees, which provides shade and privacy between campsites. Summertime…
- Managed by: Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest, FS
- Where: 13 mi northwest of Pitkin, CO · 38.76111, -106.66111
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Springs Cg | ATV road | 1.0 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Summerville | Horse | 1.0 mi | 10.8 mi |
| Summerville Trailhead | ATV road | 1.0 mi | 0.1 mi |
| South Lottis | Horse | 2.1 mi | 10.6 mi |
| Union Canyon | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.3 mi | 2.5 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: 18.7 mi