The Gate Campground

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Bureau of Land Management

Campground · Bureau of Land Management Fees: $10 per night; all campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Stay limit: 14 Day Stay Limit 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. For more information, please contact the Gunnison Field Office. Getting there: 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. Phone: 970-642-4940 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/271729 Source: Recreation.gov, Bureau of Land Management. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Recreation.gov