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Dorchester Campground

usfs · CO

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  • fuel station12 mi

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About

This campground lies at the upper end of Taylor Park popular with off-highway vehicle users. A lengthy network of motorized trails leads from the Castle Creek Valley to Taylor Reservoir. This regions is great for enduro trail bike riders. The area offers good fishing and mountain biking. Landscape includes pine trees and riparian meadows. This is bear country, must practice safe food storage techniques.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Fuel station

    12 mi
  • grocery

    Twin Lakes General Store

    17 mi
  • potable water

    US Forest Service

    9.0 mi
  • trailhead

    Bowman Gulch Trailhead

    3.0 mi
  • attraction

    American Flag Mountain Overlook

    3.8 mi
  • recreation site

    Potholes Fishing Site

    2.8 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: TAYLOR RIVER in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.