Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 69
- Electric sites
- 9
- Pull-through
- 20
About this campground
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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.
Getting there
From Gunnison, travel north on Highway 135 for approximately 10 miles to Almont. Turn right on County Road 742 and continue 25 miles to the campground entrance, which is on the right.
Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- HUNTING
- HIKING
- FISHING
- CAMPING
- BOATING
- BIKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Lottis Creek CampgroundGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest4 mi
- Dinner StationGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest6 mi
- Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon near Gunnison, COLORADO)Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest6 mi
- Timberline #414Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest8 mi
- Texas Creek Horse TrailheadGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest9 mi
- One MileGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest11 mi
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