State Park
Dinner Station
Gunnison National Forest · Gunnison, CO
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- Address:Gunnison, CO
About
Overview
Dinner Station, a historic stop along an old stagecoach route from Aspen, is located in the Upper Taylor Park area, next to the Taylor River. The campground is a favorite among off-road and mountain biking enthusiasts.
Recreation
The Taylor River can be accessed from within the campground. Anglers cast for rainbow and brook trout.
A number of off-road trails are found in the surrounding area, including Doctor Park Trail, Taylor River Trail and Taylor Vista Trail.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
Natural Features
The campground is nestled among ponderosa and lodgepole pine trees, at the edge of a broad, flat valley dotted with sagebrush. Most campsites are situated with the Taylor River on one side and open views of the Sawatch Mountains on the other side.
Nearby Attractions
Taylor Park Reservoir is less than five miles from the campground, offering boating, fishing and swimming opportunities. A boat ramp and boat rentals are available there.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Accessible
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
In this park
Trails at Gunnison National Forest
Sanford Trail to Timberline Trail
9.2 mi2,740 ftdifficult
Slate River Snowshoe Trail
1.8 mi223 fteasy
Swampy to Beckwith Pass to Lost Lake Slough
11 mi2,503 ftdifficult
Brush Creek (400) to Taylor Pass Divide
28.7 mi7,182 ftexpert
American Flag Mountain via Italian Creek Road 759
19.1 mi3,839 fteasy
Henry Lake via South Lottis Trail from Gold Creek Campground
14.3 mi4,623 ftexpert
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Dinner Station
Trail
American Flag Mountain via Italian Creek Road 759
Colorado
19.1 mi3,839 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Bear Creek and Deadmans Gulch
Colorado
24.8 mi5,512 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Huron Peak via North Huron Trail
Colorado
7.0 mi3,543 ftgain
Expert
Trail
North Apostle via Lake Ann Trail to Three Apostles Trail
Colorado
7.9 mi3,547 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Sanford Trail to Timberline Trail
Colorado
9.2 mi2,740 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Alan Lake
Colorado
3.5 mi1,637 ftgain
Difficult
Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page
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