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State Park
Lakeview Gunnison
Gunnison National Forest · Gunnison, CO
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- Address:Gunnison, CO
About
Overview
Lakeview Campground is located on Taylor Park Reservoir, at an elevation of 9,400 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and boating, and abundant off-road and biking opportunities.
Recreation
Taylor Park Reservoir offers boating, fishing and swimming. Anglers cast for northern pike, kokanee salmon, and rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout. A boat ramp is located just below the campground. Fishing and pontoon boat rentals are available at the marina.
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 several single-family campsites, some of which have electric hookups. Some sites are also accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
Natural Features
The campground is situated just above Taylor Park Reservoir, among ponderosa and lodgepole pine trees. The valley floor is broad, flat and dotted with sagebrush. Most campsites have beautiful views of the reservoir and the Sawatch Mountains.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Electric Hookups
Firewood
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell 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 Lakeview Gunnison
Trail
Sanford Trail to Timberline Trail
Colorado
9.2 mi2,740 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Summerville Trail
Colorado
21.3 mi6,509 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Tincup Pass OHV Route
Colorado
13.0 mi2,402 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Spring Creek, Deadmans, Walrod, Brush Creek, Block n Tackle
Colorado
48.6 mi11,985 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Rosebud Waterfall, Double Top, Hunter Creek, Reno Flag Loop
Colorado
40.2 mi9,951 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Bear Creek and Deadmans Gulch
Colorado
24.8 mi5,512 ftgain
Expert
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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