Lakeview Campground
Find and Discover Recreation Sites and Trails in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests (via site)
Facilities & details
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Know before you go
Practical things to prepare for a trip to Lakeview Campground.
- At 9400 m elevation the air is thin and nights turn cold — pack warm layers and pace yourself.
- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
Location
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What’s nearby
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🏞️ Attractions
Park Cone, elevation 12,106 ft (3,690 m), is a summit in the Sawatch Range of central Colorado. The mountain is northeast of Gunnison in the Gunnison National Forest.

Matchless Mountain is a high mountain summit in the Elk Mountains range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 12,389-foot (3,776 m) mountain is located in Gunnison National Forest, 18.3 miles (29.4 km) east-southeast (bearing 98°) of the Town of Crested Butte in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States.

The Fossil Ridge Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area located approximately 16 miles (26 km) northeast of Gunnison, Colorado in the Gunnison National Forest. The 13,992-acre (56.62 km2) wilderness includes Fossil Ridge, a high, exposed ridge of Paleozoic carbonates that contain epeiric sea fossils. Elevations in the wilderness range from 8,880 feet (2,710 m) at Summerville Creek to 13,254 feet (4,
The Collegiate Peaks Wilderness is a 168,000-acre (680 km2) area located in central Colorado between Leadville and Buena Vista to the east and Aspen to the west and Crested Butte to the southwest. Most of the area is in the San Isabel and Gunnison National Forests, with a smaller area in the White River National Forest southeast of Aspen. Most of the area is in northwest Chaffee County with smalle
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Taylor Park Trading Post
⛽ Fuel
- Fuel station
🍽️ Food & drink
- Restaurant
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
Weather
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Good to know
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How much does it cost to camp at Lakeview Campground?
Lakeview Campground charges a camping fee.
Do I need to book ahead for Lakeview Campground?
Reservations: recommended. You can check availability on the official website.
Who runs Lakeview Campground?
Lakeview Campground is operated by United States Forest Service.
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