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The Gate Campground
BLMBureau of Land Management — Gunnison · Colorado · Gunnison
| Agency | BLMBureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Area | Gunnison |
| Location | Gunnison · Colorado · Gunnison |
| Sites | 8 public sites counted from the federal listing — 8 standard 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 8 sites Water hookups at 0 of 8 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 8 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 8 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 62 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 6 sites · 30 ft: 6 sites · 35 ft: 4 sites · 40 ft: 3 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 | $10 fee per campsite per night. Must make payment within 30 minutes of arrival. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 2:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 8 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | Vault toilets |
| Phone | 9706424940 |
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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 2026-10-13.
From the official listing
Overview This campground is tucked into the center of the geologic formation known as The Gate, a notch in the rocks carved by the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. The Gate is a great spot for picnics, camping, and fishing access to the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. This campground is conveniently located on the Silver Thread National Scenic Byway, about 16 miles north of Lake City. The Gate Campground has 8 campsites, two vault restrooms, and a hand pump with potable water.
Directions, from the listing
From Lake City, head north on Highway 149 for approximately 15.3 miles. Look for campground entrance sign on the left side of the highway. There is a short gravel driveway down to the campground.
Trip Card — The Gate Campground
Gunnison · Colorado · Gunnison
| Agency | BLM · Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Gunnison · Colorado · Gunnison |
| Fees | $10 fee per campsite per night. Must make payment within 30 minutes of arrival. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 62 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 8 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10393338 · 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.