Rosy Lane

Star4.47
150 reviews
GUNNISON, GRAND MESA, AND UNCO
Top 8% in COSummer
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Quick Facts

8,600 ft

Price

$28 - $58/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

17 campsites

Season

Season opens June 15...

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Very Pet Friendly

Electric
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GUNNISON, GRAND MESA, AND UNCO

Rosy Lane

GUNNISON, GRAND MESA, AND UNCO

Nearby places
Gunnison (17 miles, approximately 30 minutes)
Crested Butte (20 miles, approximately 40 minutes)

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Rosy Lane
$28.00 - $58.00 / night
Campsite Fees
MANAGEMENT: $33.97; RV ELECTRIC: $38.00; RV NONELECTRIC: $28.00; STANDARD NONELECTRIC-2415: $58.00; STANDARD NONELECTRIC-2421: $30.00; STANDARD...
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You want electric hookups at elevation with direct river access for fishing and a friendly camp host presence.

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You need full facilities beyond vault toilets or want to avoid road-adjacent sites without potable water.

Campgrounds
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
Rosy Lane
A-

Camper Report Card

How campers graded it

Rated higher than 97% of graded campgrounds

Graded on what 116 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.

Strengths

  • Grade A+.Staff & hosts
  • Grade A.Booking
  • Grade A.Belonging

Watch-outs

  • Grade D.Value
  • Grade C-.Facilities
  • Grade C+.Crowds & noise

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Overview

<p>Rosy Lane Campground is at 8600 ft in elevation. &nbsp;The campground lies on the banks of the Taylor River. A trail from the campground provides access to the gold medal waters of the Taylor River. The site is also very close to the Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area. This government designated natural area is a great place for hiking, backpacking and horseback riding. 20 campsites.</p>

About the campground

The elevation is 8,600 ft. The campground, a single loop, stretches along the south side of the floatable Taylor River among aspen and spruce trees. Some of the sites are located along the river. There is adequate privacy between sites and the sound of the river can be heard throughout the area. The campground is well located for rock climbing, whitewater sports, hiking and fishing activities. Firewood is available for a fee. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.

Seasons & access

Open May 11 through September 30

Facilities

For Taylor River information and float rentals/guided float trips, contact the Gunnison Ranger District Office. Hiking: No Fishing: Rainbow and Brook trout

Water activities

Open May 11 through September 30 Rate and Maximum Stay Permitted Rate: $18 per day Plus $6 surcharge for electric hook-ups NOTE: No discount on surcharge. Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16 Campground Site Configuration No. RV Sites: 0 Open Sites: Yes No. Tent Sites: 0 Wooded Sites: Yes No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19 Total Sites: 19 No. Tables on Sites: 19 Tent Pads: Yes No. Grilles on Sites: 19 Equestrian Camping: No Gunnison National Forest 202 RV Information No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0 No. Water Only: 0 No. Water and Electric Only: 0 No. Electric Only: 1 No. RV Pull Throughs: 10 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 17' X 56' Comments: The parking aprons are either paved or gravel. Some pull-throughs will accommodate any size RV. Facilities Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Vaults: Yes Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1 No. Threaded: 1 Water Sports Lake: No Water Skiing: No Swimming (provided): No Rafting (whitewater): Yes Sailing: No Kayaking (whitewater): Yes Power Boating: No Boat Ramp: No Boating (no power): Yes Boat Carry-Down Access: Yes Comments: For Taylor River information and float rentals/guided float trips, contact the Gunnison Ranger District Office.

RV information

The parking aprons are either paved or gravel. Some pull-throughs will accommodate any size RV.

Directions

In Almont, CO, at intersection of State Rt. 135 and County Rt. 742, take Rt. 742 for 8.7 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.

National Forest
Gunnison National Forest
Ranger District
Gunnison
Elevation
8600
Rate
$18 per day Plus $6 surcharge for electric hook-ups NOTE: No discount on surcharge.
Maximum Stay
16
Open Season
May 23 – Sept. 29

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