USFS•Almont, CO•12h from Austin

Gunnison NF — Taylor Park (Lakeview CG)

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

$22–28/nt

Hookups

Electric

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Poor

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Jun–Sep

Reservations

Recreation.gov

Max Length

35 ft

Highlights

▶ Alpine reservoir at 9,400 ft with direct views of the Sawatch 14ers — one of the most scenic developed campgrounds in the state
▶ Taylor Canyon Road (paved from Almont) passes through a spectacular granite river gorge en route — the drive is itself an attraction
▶ Electric hookups at a USFS campground at altitude; distinct from Maroon Bells (different forest, different mountain range, less crowded)

Planning Notes

County Road 742 paved from Almont to reservoir (~28 mi); final stretch to Lakeview CG is good gravel. Dispersed camping still allowed on CR 742 beyond the reservoir. Dump station on-site. Taylor Park Trading Post has a small store and fuel. Reserve on Recreation.gov; road/campground closes October.

Contact: (970) 641-0471

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.