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Established Camping

Rosy Lane

7 Reviews

About

National Forest

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

Overview

Rosy Lane Campground is located 17 miles from Gunnison, Colo., 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

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.

Nearby Attractions

Taylor Park Reservoir is about 12 miles from the campground, with boating, fishing and swimming. A boat ramp and boat rentals are available.

contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.

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Location

Rosy Lane is located in Colorado

Directions

From Gunnison, Colo., travel north on Colorado Highway 135 for 10 miles, to Almont. Turn right (northeast) on Taylor Canyon Road and proceed 7 miles to the campground entrance, which is on the left side of the road.

Coordinates

38.7305556 N
106.7466667 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Good
Verizon
Fair
AT&T
Good
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group

Features

For Campers

Trash
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets

For Vehicles

Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

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Contact

General Info

Reservations

(877) 444-6777

MARC C.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 23, 2023

Sweet USFS campground

The other reviews all have good info. More than half the sites can accommodate rigs up to 30' many have a LOT of privacy....for a campground.... Fishing is great for brownies, maybe an occasional rainbow. Short drive into Gunnison. If peace and quiet are your thing, you'll love this place. As an exploration base for area adventures, maybe a campground with electricity would be more your flavor.

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Month of VisitSeptember

Donna H.

Ranger

Reviewed May. 20, 2022

Roaring River-Quiet Humans

Small campground in the Gunnison National Forest, closest to Gunnison and Crested Butte, spelled Rosy and Rosey, depending on what sign or website you see! Even though just off Hwy 742, you can barely make out traffic noise! Clean and the sites are awesome! Some sites have been refurbished with paved pads and heavy metal picnic tables. Hosts very friendly and informative about the area. A few rafters and kayakers came by during the day floating the lower Taylor River (Taylor River Class II-III rapids, with some Class IV on the upper Taylor River). Awesome cliffs to view right outside our door. Our site #4 also had two large tent pads. There is a paved path through most of the campground along and up from the river's edge. Fishing was good... lots of little pools to cast into! There is one restroom building with vault toilets which were very clean, and there is community water only (no electric). Lots of wildlife and springtime flora to dazzle your eyes! There are bears and mountain lions in this area, of course and gratefully so! Fires are allowed in fire pits only on no-Red Flag warning days. Little to no internet service, cell service is okay. Be prepared to be cradled and loved by Mother Nature! One of her finest spots is here!!

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April S.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 17, 2021

Beautiful campground along the Taylor River. We’ll maintained.

Wonderful experience camping alongside the river. Good distance between campsites. Stayed 14 days. Site #3 - one of the best here.

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Month of VisitJuly

Anthony N.

Traveler

Reviewed Jan. 3, 2021

Most Pleasant Campsite I Have Been!

We took a buddies trip in October and it was the perfect spot for a getaway! Highly recommend and will be returning to this site in the future!! From Nich, Aaron, and Anthony From New Mexico!!

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Justin G.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 16, 2019

Great little getaway

Great spot. Good fishing and the tenant was very helpful. I wasn’t a huge fan of site 1 as it sits right next to the main road but otherwise beautiful sites. The only potable water source (far as I could tell) was inaccessible as of 6/15/19. Plenty of access points to the river at camp and along the road for fishing, rafting, etc. would definitely go back.

Diane R.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 22, 2018

Peaceful

Very peaceful, beautiful campground. Right on Taylor River, you can fish or just sit and relax and listen to the water! Restrooms are clean and the camp host, Denise, is so nice and helpful!

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Cheryl H.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 6, 2018

Rosy Lane Campground

This campground is in the Gunnison National Forest along the Taylor river. It does have a highway next to it so there is road noise. The camp sites are fairly secluded from each other. There is water available but no electricity. Several tent sites are available but there is room for RV’s. The river makes it serene. Rosy Lane is heavily treed. Frequently, deer are in the campground and occasionally a bear.

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Month of VisitSeptember