The Gate Campground
Lake City, Colorado · Bureau of Land Management
Photo: Recreation.gov
About
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 miles north of Lake City. The Gate Campground has 8 campsites, two vault restrooms, and a hand pump with potable water.
Directions
From Lake City, head north on Highway 149 for approximately 15.3 miles. Look for campground entrance sign on the left side of the highway. There is a short gravel driveway down to the campground.
Location
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Details
- State
- Colorado
- City / area
- Lake City
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Parent area
- Gunnison
- Campsites
- 8
- Reservable
- Yes
- Typical price
- See Recreation.gov
- Equipment
- Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop up, Hammock
Nearby campgrounds
- The Gate Campground 0.0 km away
- Red Bridge Campground 9.0 km away
- Red Bridge Campground 9.0 km away
- ALPINE RANGER STATION 11.1 km away
- JACKSON GUARD STATION 23.2 km away
- Silver Jack Campground (CO) 24.2 km away