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Lake Fork Campground

102 Elk Creek, Gunnison, Colorado, United States

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A landscape shot of Blue Mesa Reservoir with peaks in the background

Wildlife in Curecanti National Recreation Area

Sunrise Over Curecanti National Recreation Area

Clouds above peaks and Blue Mesa Reservoir

Curecanti National Recreation Area

About Lake Fork Campground

Lake Fork Campground is on the Blue Mesa Reservoir, near the reservoir's dam. It is a part of the historic Curecanti Recreation Area and is an ideal place to stay for days of boat recreation, hiking and taking in the views of the Black Canyon.

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Reviews

244 reviews

Summary

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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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4.2

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Based on 244 reviews

5 stars 50.8% (124)

4 stars 30.7% (75)

3 stars 9.4% (23)

2 stars 4.5% (11)

1 star 4.5% (11)

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Eileen L

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June 15, 2022 Stayed at: 033, Loop: Upper Loop

Beautiful lake and beautiful place to see the stars. Nice bathroom!

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Eileen L

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June 15, 2022 Stayed at: 033, Loop: Upper Loop

Beautiful lake and beautiful place to see the stars. Nice bathroom!

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Garrett G

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September 30, 2021 Stayed at: 047, Loop: Upper Loop

Campsite was good, bathroom was clean, all you could ask for when stopping for a night!

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Garrett G

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September 30, 2021 Stayed at: 047, Loop: Upper Loop

Campsite was good, bathroom was clean, all you could ask for when stopping for a night!

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Brooke C

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September 20, 2021 Stayed at: 037, Loop: Upper Loop

The campground was great. Definitely geared more towards RVs but the host kindly helped us find a new site for our tent.

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Brooke C

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September 20, 2021 Stayed at: 037, Loop: Upper Loop

The campground was great. Definitely geared more towards RVs but the host kindly helped us find a new site for our tent.

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Ashley E

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September 12, 2021 Stayed at: 052, Loop: Upper Loop

Beautiful campsite and welcoming hosts. I would recommend camping in the lower section as it's more quiet and less crowded. Note that it does get very cold at night so be sure to bundle up if you're tent camping (we experienced a 40+ degree drop in temps when we stayed there!). Hosts were very friendly and had firewood for sale and quarters for the coin-op shower, which was fairly clean.

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Ashley E

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September 12, 2021 Stayed at: 052, Loop: Upper Loop

Beautiful campsite and welcoming hosts. I would recommend camping in the lower section as it's more quiet and less crowded. Note that it does get very cold at night so be sure to bundle up if you're tent camping (we experienced a 40+ degree drop in temps when we stayed there!). Hosts were very friendly and had firewood for sale and quarters for the coin-op shower, which was fairly clean.

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Yadira M

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September 7, 2021 Stayed at: 022, Loop: Middle Loop

This place was really beautiful and quite.

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Yadira M

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September 7, 2021 Stayed at: 022, Loop: Middle Loop

This place was really beautiful and quite.

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Location & Directions for Lake Fork Campground

102 Elk Creek, Gunnison, CO 81230 United States

Elevation: 2,301 ft

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Getting There

Lake Fork campground is located off of Hwy 50 between Gunnison and Montrose, along Blue Mesa reservoir.

Nearest town

Gunnison, CO - 29 mi

About 34 min to downtown

Highway access

Lake Fork Campground is accessible via Highway 50, which runs between Gunnison and Montrose.

Near Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

The closest entrance is: South Rim Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 24.9 mi · 43 min

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Elk Creek Campground is situated on the north shore of Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado's largest lake, known for its extensive shoreline and premier Kokanee Salmon fishery. Located 15 mi west of Gunnison off US HWY 50, it is part of the Curecanti Na...

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Nearby destinations

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

22 mi away

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23 mi away

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23 mi away

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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