About Rosy Lane Campground - Gunnison RD
Rosy Lane Campground is at 8600 ft in elevation. The campground lies on the banks of the Taylor River. A trail from the campground provides access to the gold medal waters of the Taylor River. The site is also very close to the Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area. This government designated natural area is a great place for hiking, backpacking and horseback riding. 20 campsites.
- Fees: $20 per night per camping unit; $10 per night electric fee; $10 per firewood bundle. Mini-group double site $40 per night.
- Season: May 23 – Oct. 7 (weather dependent)
- Managed by: USFS - Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore
- Where: 16 mi southeast of Crested Butte, CO · 38.7307, -106.74726
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–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Mile Spur 2 | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Fire View | ATV road | 0.5 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Five Mile | Dirt bike | 1.0 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Harmels Point | Horse | 1.1 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Cougar Canyon | Horse | 1.3 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Threemile Creek | Dirt bike | 1.5 mi | 1.8 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: 13.8 mi
Water fill-up: 13.9 mi