The Gate Campground Near Gunnison, CO

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River Access

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About The Gate Campground

This campground is tucked into the center of the geologic formation known as The Gate, a notch in the rocks carved by the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. The Gate is a great spot for picnics, camping, and fishing access to the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. This campground is conveniently located on the Silver Thread National Scenic Byway, about 16 mi north of Lake City. The Gate Campground has 8 campsites, two vault restrooms, and a hand pump with potable water. For more information, please contact the Gunnison Field Office.

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Fishing

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Location & Directions for The Gate Campground

Gunnison Field Office, 2500 E. New York Ave., Gunnison, CO 81230 United States

Elevation: 2,440 ft

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Nearest town

Gunnison, CO - 38 mi

About 44 min to downtown

Highway access

The Gate Campground is accessible via the Silver Thread Scenic Byway, which connects to US Highway 50 approximately 21 miles to the north.

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