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.

Available sites

82 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see availability.

82 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: Lower Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 002, Loop: Lower Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 003, Loop: Lower Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 004, Loop: Lower Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 005, Loop: Lower Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 006, Loop: Lower Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 007, Loop: Lower Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 008, Loop: Lower Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 009, Loop: Lower Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 010, Loop: Lower Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 011, Loop: Lower Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 012, Loop: Lower Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 013, Loop: Lower Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 014, Loop: Lower Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 015, Loop: Lower Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 016, Loop: Lower Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 017, Loop: Lower Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 018, Loop: Lower Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 019, Loop: Lower Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 020, Loop: Middle Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 24 ft · Paved
🚐 021, Loop: Middle Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 24 ft · Paved
🚐 022, Loop: Middle Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 24 ft · Paved
🚐 023, Loop: Middle Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 24 ft · Paved
🚐 024, Loop: Middle Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 24 ft · Paved
🚐 025, Loop: Middle Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 24 ft · Paved
🚐 027, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 39 × 26 ft · Paved
🚐 028, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 24 ft · Paved
🚐 029, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 24 ft · Paved
🚐 030, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 031, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 032, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 033, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 52 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 034, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 19 ft · Paved
🚐 035, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 19 ft · Paved
🚐 037, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 19 ft · Paved
🚐 038, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 19 ft · Paved
🚐 039, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 19 ft · Paved
🚐 040, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 19 ft · Paved
🚐 041, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 19 ft · Paved
🚐 042, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 19 ft · Paved
🚐 043, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 19 ft · Paved
🚐 044, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 19 ft · Paved
🚐 045, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 19 ft · Paved
🚐 046, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 22 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 047, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 22 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 048, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 22 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 049, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 22 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 050, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 20 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 051, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 22 × 11 ft · Paved
🚐 052, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 22 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 053, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 22 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 054, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 28 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 055, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 28 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 056, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 28 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 057, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 28 × 14 ft · Paved
🚐 058, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 23 ft · Paved
🚐 059, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 23 ft · Paved
🚐 060, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 23 ft · Paved
🚐 061, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 23 ft · Paved
🚐 062, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 23 ft · Paved
🚐 063, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 23 ft · Paved
🚐 064, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 23 ft · Paved
🚐 065, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 23 ft · Paved
🚐 066, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 23 ft · Paved
🚐 067, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 23 ft · Paved
🚐 068, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 23 ft · Paved
🚐 069, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 070, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 071, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 072, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 073, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 074, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 075, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 076, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 077, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 078, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 079, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 080, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 081, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 082, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 083, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 084, Loop: Upper Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 12 ft · Paved

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.

Based on guest feedback

4.2

Overall rating

Based on 244 reviews

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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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Wayne H

Verified

May 29, 2026 Stayed at: 012, Loop: Lower Loop

Had a very nice stay restrooms we clean nice place to stay

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Mike N

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May 28, 2026 Stayed at: 020, Loop: Middle Loop

The people that work here in the campground are absolutely amazing the boat inspection people are just they go out of their way to help and the camp host helps everybody helps they're so nice I've never been in a campground that had better staff

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Sarah S

Verified

May 22, 2026 Stayed at: 027, Loop: Upper Loop

We chose this spot after being on the road / a few days in the desert. The views of the lake were a gorgeous change of scenery- and the bathrooms were incredibly clean. We will definitely return when it’s warmer to boat.

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Craig H

Verified

May 22, 2026 Stayed at: 018, Loop: Lower Loop

Easy access. Camp sites close to each other

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Jesse C

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May 1, 2026 Stayed at: 011, Loop: Lower Loop

It was early season so I had the campground to myself. The bathrooms were clean and warm. There was no trash anywhere and the views are great.!!

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Jesse C

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May 1, 2026 Stayed at: 011, Loop: Lower Loop

It was early season so I had the campground to myself. The bathrooms were clean and warm. There was no trash anywhere and the views are great.!!

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Nelia S

Verified

October 8, 2025 Stayed at: 054, Loop: Upper Loop

We were there in late September, so there were very few other campers there, If it had been even 1/3 full it would have felt extremely cramped camping, but we had the luxury of many empty sites next to us, and it was a beautiful location to watch the sunset. You do hear the noise from the road which is a busy road during the day, less busy at night but trucks are moving again very early. bathroom was super clean.

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Nelia S

Verified

October 8, 2025 Stayed at: 054, Loop: Upper Loop

We were there in late September, so there were very few other campers there, If it had been even 1/3 full it would have felt extremely cramped camping, but we had the luxury of many empty sites next to us, and it was a beautiful location to watch the sunset. You do hear the noise from the road which is a busy road during the day, less busy at night but trucks are moving again very early. bathroom was super clean.

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kenneth p

Verified

October 1, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: Lower Loop

We really liked this place. Not too busy with a beautiful lake in view.

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Matthew G

Verified

October 1, 2025 Stayed at: 046, Loop: Upper Loop

We stayed one night at the Lake Fork campground in a tent site, and had a wonderful time. The views over the reservoir are beautiful!!

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Location & Directions for Lake Fork Campground

102 Elk Creek, Gunnison, CO 81230 United States

Elevation: 2,301 ft

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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Last updated: November 2, 2026

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