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Lake Fork Campground

Lake Fork CampgroundPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
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May–Sep
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Is Lake Fork Campground open right now?

Alert in the area

The National Park Service lists an alert for Curecanti National Recreation Area.

  • Toxic Algae May Be Present In Blue Mesa Reservoir

    Park alert covering Curecanti National Recreation Area · NPS · Curecanti National Recreation Area

As of · Source: NPS · Curecanti National Recreation Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 83 sites for RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 7,555 ft
  • Near GunnisonCurecanti National Recreation Area · Gunnison Field Office

Lake Fork Campground is on the Blue Mesa Reservoir, near the reservoir's dam. It is a part of the historic Curecanti Recreation Area and is an ideal place to stay for days of boat recreation, hiking and taking in the views of the Black Canyon.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Lake Fork Campground

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      25° / -1°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      30° / 3°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      43° / 15°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 24°

      5 wet

    5. May

      66° / 32°

      5 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 39°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 46°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 45°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 37°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 27°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      44° / 15°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      29° / 3°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Blue Mesa Lake, CO, 8.8 mi away at 7,568 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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