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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 at Lottis Creek Campground. Natural Features The campground lies on the banks of the Taylor River, at an elevation of 8,600 feet. Most sites are shaded by a stand of lodgepole pine and aspen trees. Summer temperatures are warm in the day and cool at night. Nearby Attractions Taylor Park Reservoir is approximately 13 miles from the campground, offering boating, fishing and swimming opportunities. A boat ramp and boat rentals are available there as well. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 13 mi
dump station
Dump station
- 13 mi
fuel station
Fuel station
- 15 mi
grocery
Natural Grocers
- 12 mi
potable water
Veltri Family Cold Spring
- 4.8 mi
trailhead
Summerville Trailhead
- 2.9 mi
attraction
Jacks Cabin Pass
- 6.3 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
Contact & access
- GUNNISON, GRAND MESA, AND UNCO · CO
- 970-642-0566
Reservations & demand
August weekends are typically reserved about 30 days ahead.
Based on 44 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.
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Source and verification
Last verified: 10/11/2026
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