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Lodgepole Campground

Capacity:	170 People
Elevation:	8,800 Feet (2743.1 Meters)
Length of Stay:	14 Days
Number of Sites:	17
Reservation Contact:	National Reservation System: 877-444-6777
Reservation Status:	Accepted

Lodgepole Campground Reservations

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General Description

Lodgepole Campground is a great place for anglers to enjoy the waters of the Taylor River. It is located in the Taylor Canyon, which supports a variety of outdoor activities. Campers can enjoy rafting with a number of outfitters from Gunnison. Rock climbing is also popular in the canyon. The Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area lies one mile south of the campsite. Access to this natural area can be gained at the Summerville or South Lottis Trailheads.

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 14.6 miles to Lodgepole Campground.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Late May through September .

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
Camping, Single Unit	Call for Current Fee	Facilities include parking spu

		Current Conditions & Trip Reports
		Add your own trip Report! Newly re-released feature. One of the most popular features on Wildernet, trip reports allow you to share your experiences with others. This is an invaluable resource for determining what to expect on your outdoor adventure, so please participate! To prevent spamming, you must be a registered user of Wildernet in order to submit a trip report Number of People Encountered: 11-25 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Highly Report: Right across the road is a superb fishing run. Most people fish it from the road side, but if you go downstream a bit, wade across to the middle of the Taylor and wade upstram to the rocks, there's a great spot to nymph for 'guaranteed' fish.

Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Backpacking	Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area	No
	Camping	Lodgepole Campground	Yes
	Automobile Travel	Taylor River Road	Yes
	Fishing	Gunnison River	No
	Hiking & Walking	Summerville Trail, South Lottis Trail	No
	Horseback Riding	Summerville Trail	No
	Rafting & Kayaking	Gunnison River	No
	Scenic Driving	Taylor River Road	Yes

Related Activities

South Lottis Trail - South Lottis Trail extends north and south, through the Fossil Ridge Wilderness, for ten and a half miles. It leads from the South Lottis Trailhead to the Gold Creek Trailhead.

Summerville Trail - This trail begins in Taylor Canyon, one mile below Lodgepole Campground. After entering the Fossil Ridge Wilderness, the trail climbs out of Summerville Creek connecting with the Fossil Ridge Trail, 431.

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Visitor Information:

Delta Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center , , , , Phone: 970-874-8616

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