Dinner Station

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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore Fees: $18 per night per camping unit; $6 per day for day use/picnic use if in a campsite; $10 per firewood bundle. Season: May 23 to Sept. 29 Status: closed Reservations: Reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777, TDD 1-877-833-6777. Some sites are first-come, first-served. Overview Dinner Station, a historic stop along an old stagecoach route from Aspen, is located in the Upper Taylor Park area, next to the Taylor River. The campground is a favorite among off-road and mountain biking enthusiasts. Recreation The Taylor River can be accessed from within the campground. Anglers cast for rainbow and brook trout. A number of off-road trails are found in the surrounding area, including Doctor Park Trail, Taylor River Trail and Taylor Vista Trail. Facilities The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Natural Features The campground is nestled among ponderosa and lodgepole pine trees, at the edge of a broad, flat valley dotted with sagebrush. Most campsites are situated with the Taylor River on one side and open views of the Sawatch… Getting there: From Gunnison, Colo., travel north on Colorado Highway 135 for 10 miles to Almont. Turn right (northeast) onto Taylor Canyon Road and continue 35 miles. The campground entrance is on the left. Phone: 970-642-0566 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232152 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.