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244 reviews
Lake Fork Campground offers beautiful views of the lake and surrounding mountains, providing a peaceful atmosphere, particularly during less crowded times. The campground features clean bathrooms, accessible drinking water, and ample amenities for RVs, making it a pleasant stay for many visitors. However, some campers noted limited shade, tight campsite spacing, and the campground's parking lot-like layout, which may detract from the experience for those seeking a more traditional camping environment.
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August 23, 2023 Stayed at: 033, Loop: Upper Loop
This is basically a parking lot. No shade, not much for green space. But the location is awesome - right between Curecanti and the intersection of the North Rim and South Rim roads into Black Canyon. There were only a couple other campers there when we stayed, so it was ultra-quiet, and we enjoyed the incredible view of the reservoir. Great value, if that's what you're looking for!
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August 23, 2023 Stayed at: 033, Loop: Upper Loop
This is basically a parking lot. No shade, not much for green space. But the location is awesome - right between Curecanti and the intersection of the North Rim and South Rim roads into Black Canyon. There were only a couple other campers there when we stayed, so it was ultra-quiet, and we enjoyed the incredible view of the reservoir. Great value, if that's what you're looking for!
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August 13, 2023 Stayed at: 071, Loop: Upper Loop
Definitely Walmart camping but right next to the boat ramp! The camp host were Awesome and very accommodating to say the least(thank you) spent most the time time on the lake so the Campground didn't really matter to us....Would recomend if all you need is sleep.
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August 13, 2023 Stayed at: 071, Loop: Upper Loop
Definitely Walmart camping but right next to the boat ramp! The camp host were Awesome and very accommodating to say the least(thank you) spent most the time time on the lake so the Campground didn't really matter to us....Would recomend if all you need is sleep.
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August 11, 2023 Stayed at: 047, Loop: Upper Loop
An okay campground for tent camping. It was a good reset stop for us as they have plumbing, water, and showers however, I would not want to spend more than a night here as the walk in sights are next to the road, have little privacy from the other sights, and you can hear the generators. The hosts were very nice. I would recommend this campground more for RV camping.
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August 11, 2023 Stayed at: 047, Loop: Upper Loop
An okay campground for tent camping. It was a good reset stop for us as they have plumbing, water, and showers however, I would not want to spend more than a night here as the walk in sights are next to the road, have little privacy from the other sights, and you can hear the generators. The hosts were very nice. I would recommend this campground more for RV camping.
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August 6, 2023 Stayed at: 083, Loop: Upper Loop
The first night was great, saturday night people were loud and it was a bite crazy. But we were told we had to shut down our generator. But it was ok for camp fires and loud people. If quite time is quite time it should have been for them as well.
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August 6, 2023 Stayed at: 083, Loop: Upper Loop
The first night was great, saturday night people were loud and it was a bite crazy. But we were told we had to shut down our generator. But it was ok for camp fires and loud people. If quite time is quite time it should have been for them as well.
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August 4, 2023 Stayed at: 046, Loop: Upper Loop
Loved that the spot was not far from parking. Appreciated the picnic table!
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August 4, 2023 Stayed at: 046, Loop: Upper Loop
Loved that the spot was not far from parking. Appreciated the picnic table!
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102 Elk Creek, Gunnison, CO 81230 United States
Elevation: 2,301 ft
Lake Fork campground is located off of Hwy 50 between Gunnison and Montrose, along Blue Mesa reservoir.
Lake Fork Campground is accessible via Highway 50, which runs between Gunnison and Montrose.
The closest entrance is: South Rim Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 24.9 mi · 43 min
Last updated: November 2, 2026
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Population: 6,766
Nearby city: Grand Junction, CO
Approx. 79 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 7,700 ft
Best Season: Summer
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