Lake Fork Campground

Overview

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.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

970-641-2337

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Lake Fork Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Pine Creek TrailHike · 1-2 Hours · 1.0 mi from camp

  This trail follows Pine Creek as it cascades into the depths of the upper Black Canyon to Morrow Point Reservoir. National Park Service

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• Curecanti Creek TrailHike · 2-3 Hours · 4.7 mi from camp

  After descending from the high rim of the Upper Black Canyon of the Gunnison, the trail follows Curecanti Creek as it descends toward Morrow Point Reservoir. National Park Service

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• Red Creek Group SiteHike · 5.2 mi from campShow on map
• Dillon Pinnacles TrailheadTrailhead · 4.2 mi from campShow on map
• Hermits Rest TrailHike · 2-3 Hours · 10.2 mi from camp

  Zigzagging through oak, pine, juniper, and fir, hikers descend more than 1750 ft (531 m) to a wooded camp and picnic sites on the shores of Morrow Point Reservoir. National Park Service

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• Mesa Creek TrailHike · 1-2 Hours · 11.6 mi from camp

  This trail crosses Crystal Reservoir via footbridge and meanders along the river's edge for views of the sheer canyon walls. National Park Service

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Rivers and rafting

• Boat on Morrow Point ReservoirPaddling and rafting · 1.0 mi from camp

  For the more adventurous, Morrow Point Reservoir is a great location for canoeing or kayaking. National Park Service

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• Boat on Blue Mesa ReservoirPaddling and rafting · 6.7 mi from camp

  Blue Mesa Reservoir, the largest body of water in Colorado, has 96 miles of shoreline and provides opportunities for motorboating, paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, and more. National Park Service

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• Boat on Crystal ReservoirPaddling and rafting · 11.6 mi from camp

  Crystal Reservoir provides backcountry flatwater boating opportunities. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Blue Mesa Dam OverlookViewpoint · 0.8 mi from camp

  A viewpoint at Blue Mesa Dam in Curecanti National Recreation Area. AI-written

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• Curecanti NeedlePeak · 7,858 ft · 4.6 mi from camp

  The Curecanti Needle is a 700-ft granite spire located on the Gunnison River in western Colorado. Wikipedia

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• Chipeta FallsWaterfall · 3.6 mi from campShow on map
• Morrow Point Reservoir ViewpointViewpoint · 4.0 mi from camp

  A viewpoint over Morrow Point Reservoir in Curecanti National Recreation Area. AI-written

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• Mount GueroPeak · 12,054 ft · 18.3 mi from camp

  Mount Guero is a prominent mountain summit in the West Elk Mountains range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. Wikipedia

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Climbing and snow sports

• Cross-country Skiing at Black CanyonSkiing and snowshoeing · 20.4 mi from camp

  In winter, South Rim Drive is closed to vehicles beyond the visitor center at Gunnison Point. National Park Service

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Trail and sight data: National Park Service and Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened. Text marked AI-written was drafted by an AI model from public data and may contain errors.

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Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.