Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 23
- Electric sites
- 1
- Pull-through
- 10
- Max rig length
- 50 ft
About this campground
Overview Rosy Lane Campground is located 17 miles from Gunnison, Colo., in the Taylor River Canyon. Visitors enjoy the area for its rafting, fishing and trail opportunities. Recreation The Taylor River can be accessed from the campground, and offers a calm stretch for rafting and kayaking. Anglers cast for rainbow and brook trout. The Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area is nearby. 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. Facilities The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Site 008 has 15-Amp electric hookups. Site 004 is accessible. Campground now has potable drinking water available. Natural Features The campground lies on the banks of the Taylor River, at an elevation of 8,600 feet. Most sites are shaded by a stand of lodgepole pine and aspen trees. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888. Nearby Attractions Taylor Park Reservoir is about 12 miles from the campground, with boating, fishing and swimming. A boat ramp and boat rentals are available.
Getting there
From Gunnison, Colo., travel north on Colorado Highway 135 for 10 miles, to Almont. Turn right (northeast) on Taylor Canyon Road and proceed 7 miles to the campground entrance, which is on the left side of the road.
Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- HORSEBACK RIDING
- HIKING
- FISHING
- CAMPING
- HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
- BOATING
- BIKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- One MileGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest1 mi
- Five-mile Day Use AreaGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest3 mi
- Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon near Gunnison, COLORADO)Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest5 mi
- Lottis Creek CampgroundGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest7 mi
- Lakeview GunnisonGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest11 mi
- Dinner StationGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest15 mi
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