About This Park
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
The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Site 008 has 15-Amp electric hookups. Site 004 is accessible. Campground now has potable drinking water available.
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.
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.
Quick Information
- Type: RV Resort, Overnight Parking
- Network: Federal – Other
- Price Range: $15-35
- Rating: 4.6666665 / 5
Amenities
- ✓ Pull-Through Sites
Contact & Location
GUNNISON, GRAND MESA AND UNCOMPAGHRE
GUNNISON, CO 81230
Phone: 970-642-0566
Email: camping@rrmofa.com
Book This Park
No hookups here — this is genuine off-grid camping, best suited for self-contained rigs and tent campers who prefer solitude. At altitude, expect crisp mornings, quieter nights, and scenery that's hard to leave behind. Cell service is likely limited out here — consider it a built-in reason to properly unplug.