The Gate Campground
BLM · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- BLM
- Type
- Campground
- Phone
- 970-642-4940
- Nearest dump station
- Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 56.6 mi
- Coordinates
- 38.2460, -107.2606
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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.
From the BLM.
Is The Gate Campground free?
No. The Gate Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the BLM.
How do I get to The Gate Campground?
The Gate Campground is at 38.2460, -107.2606. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Nearby
SourceData from the BLM. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
