One Mile

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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore Fees: $26 per night per camping unit; $10 per night electric fee; $10 per firewood bundle. Season: May 23 to Oct. 7 (weather dependent) 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 One Mile Campground is located 18 miles from Gunnison, CO in the Taylor River Canyon. Visitors enjoy the area for its rafting, fishing and trail opportunities. Recreation The Taylor River can be accessed from the campground, and offers a calm stretch for rafting and kayaking. Anglers cast for rainbow and brook trout. The Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area is nearby. The Summerville and South Lottis trailheads provide access to the scenic, natural area. 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, all of which have electric hookups. Several sites are also accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are available but currently there is no drinking water. Please bring your own water or fill up… Getting there: From Gunnison, Colo., travel north on Colorado Highway 135 for 10 miles, to Almont. Turn right onto Taylor Canyon Road and proceed just over 8 miles to the campground entrance, which is on the right. Rules: Off-Highway Vehicle use not allowed in the campground. Phone: 970-642-0566 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232156 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.