Lake Fork Campground

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National Park Service

Campground · National Park Service Fees: Upper & Middle Sections Standard Camping Fee: $24.00; Upper & Middle Sections Senior/Access Camping Fee: $12.00; Lower Section Standard Camping Fee: $24.00; Lower Section Senior/Access Camping Fee: $12.00 Reservations: We recommend making reservations at recreation.gov prior to coming to Curecanti because cell service and first-come, first-served sites may be unavailable. The upper and middle sections can be… 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. 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. Facilities 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. Natural Features The steep canyon walls in this part of the reservoir were carved out by the Gunnison… Getting there: Lake Fork campground is located off of Hwy 50 between Gunnison and Montrose, along Blue Mesa reservoir. Phone: 970-641-2337 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234054 Source: Recreation.gov, National Park Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Share the Experience, Diana Douglass, Loren_Brownlee - Share The Experience Photo Contest