The biggest attraction for visitors who come to Lake View Campground is Taylor Park Reservoir. The main parking area, boat ramp and fishing site on the southern side of the lake is located immediately across Taylor River Road from Lake View Campground. This site provides drinking water, picnic tables, fire grates, garbage collection and vault toilets for 46 camp sites. Reservations are accepted at this site, and it fills most weekends during the summer months.
Directions from Almont: Drive north on Highway 135 from Almont to Taylor Canyon Road (Forest Road 742). Turn right on to Taylor Canyon road and travel 23.25 miles to Lake View Campground.
Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available:
Late May through September .
Fee Information
Type
Price
Remarks
Camping, Single Unit
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Facilities include parking spu
Current Conditions & Trip Reports
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Filed By: Lori
(Colorado Springs, CO)
Difficulty: Number of People Encountered: 11-25 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Highly Report: Large campground, great views. Close enough to Gunnison for day trip to town. Won't tell you our favorite sites, but it's worth the 3 hour drive. Conditions: Rainy last year, typical afternoon thunderstorms. Partial shade on most sites. Water Availability: Plenty
Recreation Opportunities
Activity
Remarks
On Site
Boat Launching
Taylor Reservoir
Yes
Camping
Lake View Campground
Yes
Automobile Travel
Taylor River Road
Yes
Cold Water Fishing
Taylor Reservoir, Taylor River
Yes
Four-Wheel Driving
Taylor Pass Road
No
Hiking & Walking
Matchless Trail
No
Horseback Riding
Matchless Trail
No
Related Activities
Taylor Pass Road #761 - Taylor Pass Road climbs from Taylor Park to Taylor Pass (11,928 feet). Access to the pass may be obtained from Ashcroft or Taylor Park.
Taylor River Road - The Taylor River Road is a paved, narrow, winding road, that follows the Taylor River through Taylor Canyon. Traffic is usually very heavy in the summer months.
More Information
Visitor Information:
Gunnison National Forest, 216 North Colorado
, Gunnison, CO, 81230, Phone: 970-641-0471
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