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The Gate Campground
BLMBureau of Land Management — Gunnison · Colorado · Lake Fork of The Gunnison Riv.
| Agency | BLMBureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Area | Lake Fork of The Gunnison Riv. |
| Location | Gunnison · Colorado · Lake Fork of The Gunnison Riv. · 38.24595, -107.26059 · Map |
| Sites | Not reported — the federal listing names no individual sites for this campground |
| Getting a site | First-come, first-served only — this campground takes no reservations. |
| Hookups | Not reported in the federal data |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| 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 per night; all campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Stay limit | 14 Day Stay Limit |
| Phone | 970-642-4940 |
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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 2026-10-19.
From the official listing
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. For more information, please contact the Gunnison Field Office.
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.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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Trip Card — The Gate Campground
Gunnison · Colorado · Lake Fork of The Gunnison Riv.
| Agency | BLM · Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Gunnison · Colorado · Lake Fork of The Gunnison Riv. |
| Fees | $10 per night; all campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Getting a site | First-come only |
| Hookups | Not reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | Not reported |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/271729 · 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.