Lake Fork Campground

Curecanti National Recreation Area

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.

Flush toilets are available in summer months.  

Cell phone service is limited.
For anglers, a fish cleaning station is provided for conveniently preparing the days catch.   

Elk Creek, Lake Fork and Iola boat ramps are OPEN for the season.  

Need to Know

• Lake Fork Campground is set up for RV camping. Most sites have very lttle space for tents. If you want to tent camp at Lake Fork Campground, please reserve one of the walk- in tent sites (sites 046 to 050). RV's are not allowed to park in walk-in campsite parking.

• Lake Fork Campground does not offer electric hookups.

• Upon arrival and before launching, all watercraft must be inspected and certified as Zebra and Quagga Mussel free. Inspection stations are located at the Elk Creek and Lake Fork boat ramps during peak seasons (May through October). Visit the Curecanti Boat Ramps web page for details.

• Lake Fork Campground is a high elevation (7580 feet/2310 m) facility. Learn about how to "Take it Easy at Altitude" and more on the parks' Safety web page . 

• STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES . Remove plants, seeds, animals, a nd mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood . CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any o ther recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit the National Invasive Species Information Center .

Natural Features

The steep canyon walls in this part of the reservoir were carved out by the Gunnison River, which once flowed with powerful intensity fueled by the snowmelt of nearby mountains.


Today, the Gunnison river is dammed in three places, creating three large and beautiful reservoirs to be enjoyed by visitors.


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.

Nearby Attractions

The recreation area is just south of Gunnison National Forest and east of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. There's no shortage of options for Scenic Drives and Hiking.


Try hiking the Curecanti Creek Trail or Hermit's Rest Trail off HWY 92..

Recreation

Jet skiing, water skiing and canoeing are some of the many water activities available on the reservoir.


Bird Watching is also rewarding, with chances to see the black-billed magpie.


Along the shrubland, visitors can spot Gunnison's Prairie Dogs popping out of their holes.

Changes & Cancellations

Contact Information

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102 ELK CREEK GUNNISON CO 81230

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 970-641-2337

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

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

Available Campsites

• Site 074, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 072, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 075, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 037, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 069, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop Lower Loop, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 044, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop Lower Loop, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop Lower Loop, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 055, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop Lower Loop, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 036, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 083, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 051, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 058, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 062, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 071, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop Lower Loop, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 063, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop Lower Loop, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 052, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 079, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 076, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 047, Loop Upper Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 040, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop Middle Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 054, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop Lower Loop, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 038, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop Lower Loop, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 066, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop Lower Loop, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 061, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop Lower Loop, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop Lower Loop, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 077, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 080, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop Middle Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop Middle Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 046, Loop Upper Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 078, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop Lower Loop, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 068, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 053, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop Lower Loop, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 064, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 048, Loop Upper Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 056, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop Lower Loop, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 059, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 082, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 073, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 060, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 067, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop Middle Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 050, Loop Upper Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 065, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop Middle Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 041, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 049, Loop Upper Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 039, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop Lower Loop, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 043, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop Lower Loop, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 045, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 057, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop Lower Loop, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop Middle Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop Lower Loop, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 081, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 070, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 084, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 042, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop Lower Loop, Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop Upper Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric

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