Lake Fork Campground Curecanti National Recreation Area Colorado

Lake Fork Overview

Lake Fork Campground has 90 campsites on a bluff overlooking Blue Mesa Reservoir (Gunnison River), near the reservoir’s dam. It is also within the historic Curecanti National Recreation Area.  The campground is open year-round (reservations mid May through September, otherwise first-come first-served).

Campsites area fairly large and several area pull through. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs.  There are 16 pull through sites and also tent-only walk-to sites available. All sites have a paved parking spur, table and fire ring/grill.  Amenities include potable (drinking) water, vault toilets and trash collection. Cell service is poor in the area. The Lake Fork Marina (boat ramp and trailer lot) is also adjacent to the campground.

Other campgrounds in the area include Ponderosa, Red Creek Group Site, Soap Creek, Elk Creek, East Elk Creek Group, Cimarron and Stevens Creek.

Lake Fork Campground – Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes boating, kayaking, paddle-boarding, water sports, swimming, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, stargazing and picnicking. Wildlife viewing can also be good in the area.

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.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Boat Trailer Lot
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Poor
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Marina
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Jet Skiing
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Reservoir
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Water Skiing
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing