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Lake Fork Campground
NPSNational Park Service — GUNNISON · Colorado · Curecanti National Recreation Area
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Curecanti National Recreation Area |
| Location | GUNNISON · Colorado · Curecanti National Recreation Area · 38.45889, -107.33000 · Map |
| Sites | 83 public sites counted from the federal listing — 59 standard nonelectric; 19 rv nonelectric; 5 tent only nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 83 sites Water hookups at 0 of 83 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 83 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 83 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 52 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 80 sites · 30 ft: 79 sites · 35 ft: 36 sites · 40 ft: 21 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 1:00 PM · Out 1:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 83 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 6 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 970-641-2337 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-10-07.
From the official listing
Overview Lake Fork Campground is on the Blue Mesa Reservoir, near the reservoir's dam. It is a part of the historic Curecanti Recreation Area and is an ideal place to stay for days of boat recreation, hiking and taking in the views of the Black Canyon.
Recreation Jet skiing, water skiing and canoeing are some of the many water activities available on the reservoir.
Bird Watching is also rewarding, with chances to see the black-billed magpie.
Along the shrubland, visitors can spot Gunnison's Prairie Dogs popping out of their holes.
Facilities Flush toilets are available in summer months.
Cell phone service is limited. For anglers, a fish cleaning station is provided for conveniently preparing the days catch.
Elk Creek, Lake Fork and Iola boat ramps are OPEN for the season.
Natural Features The steep canyon walls in this part of the reservoir were carved out by the Gunnison River, which once flowed with powerful intensity fueled by the snowmelt of nearby mountains.
Today, the Gunnison river is dammed in three places, creating three large and beautiful reservoirs to be enjoyed by visitors.
The land is characterized by semi-arid shrubland with vast expanses of sagebrush. The natural features and ecosystems of Curecanti vary greatly, with Riparian habitats, epic canyons and lush patches of Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir and aspen trees.
Nearby Attractions The recreation area is just south of Gunnison National Forest and east of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. There's no shortage of options for Scenic Drives and Hiking.
Try hiking the Curecanti Creek Trail or Hermit's Rest Trail off HWY 92..
Charges & Cancellations
Directions, from the listing
Lake Fork campground is located off of Hwy 50 between Gunnison and Montrose, along Blue Mesa reservoir.
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Trip Card — Lake Fork Campground
GUNNISON · Colorado · Curecanti National Recreation Area
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | GUNNISON · Colorado · Curecanti National Recreation Area |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 52 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 83 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234054 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.