The Gate Campground

About

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.

Around this stay

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

• dump station

  Elkhorn RV Park

  15 mi

• fuel station

  Sportsmen's BBQ Station

  16 mi

• grocery

  Get Some Groceries

  15 mi

• potable water

  Potable water

  16 mi

• trailhead

  Little Elk

  5.8 mi

• attraction

  Blue Mesa Dam Overlook

  15 mi

• recreation site

  Boat launch

  0.9 mi

Contact & access

• Gunnison Field Office · Gunnison , CO 81230
• 970-642-4940