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Gunnison, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Chaffee County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,712
Population
1,384/sq mi density
$55,313
Median Income
$31,252 per capita
$432,200
Home Value
$603,775 Zillow
$1,120
Median Rent
37.1% income on rent
38°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
299
Violent Crime/100K
1,360 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,313 median income, 4.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$432,200 home value, $1,120/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
299 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Campgrounds in Gunnison (30)
LOTTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
48 sites 4.8/5 (194 reviews) $26–$250/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
WATER SPORTS, VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING
Located in the Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Lottis Creek Campground is at an elevation of 8,600 feet above sea level. On the ...
RED CREEK GROUP SITE
STANDARD
1 sites 4.8/5 (4 reviews) $60/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING
In the heart of southwest Colorado is a group camp getaway for nature lovers and outdoor sports-enthusiasts. The Red Creek Group Site is located in th...
ROSY LANE
STANDARD
15 sites 4.7/5 (86 reviews) $28–$58/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BOATING, BIKING
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 ...
UPPER CROSSING GUARD STATION
STANDARD
1 sites 4.6/5 (31 reviews) $75/night Reservable
WILDLIFE VIEWING, WINTER SPORTS, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Upper Crossing Guard Station is located at an elevation of 8,400 feet, along a scenic byway near the Continental Divide, offering visitors a comfortab...
ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
150 sites 4.5/5 (396 reviews) $24–$34/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
SWIMMING SITE, DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, VISITOR CENTER, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING
Elk Creek Campground is on the north shore of Blue Mesa Reservoir. The lake is Colorado's largest body of water with 96 miles of shoreline and th...
DINNER STATION
STANDARD
14 sites 4.4/5 (63 reviews) $18–$20/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING
Dinner Station, a historic stop along an old stagecoach route from Aspen, is located in the Upper Taylor Park area, next to the Taylor River. The camp...
Lakeview Gunnison
STANDARD
48 sites 4.4/5 (154 reviews) $24–$36/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING
Lakeview Campground is located on Taylor Park Reservoir, at an elevation of 9,400 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and boating, and abund...
Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon near Gunnison, COLORADO)
STANDARD
13 sites 4.4/5 (58 reviews) $18/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING
Lodgepole Campground is located 22 miles from Gunnison, COLORADO in the Taylor River Canyon. Visitors enjoy the area for its rafting, fishing and trai...
ONE MILE
STANDARD
18 sites 4.4/5 (69 reviews) $26–$36/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
WILDLIFE VIEWING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING
One Mile Campground is located 18 miles from Gunnison, CO in the Taylor River Canyon. Visitors enjoy the area for its rafting, fishing and trail oppor...
LAKE FORK CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
83 sites 4.2/5 (104 reviews) $24/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
SWIMMING SITE, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING
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 id...
LAKE IRWIN
STANDARD
25 sites 4.1/5 (63 reviews) $24/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING
Lake Irwin Campground is situated on the western banks of its picturesque namesake lake, approximately 9 miles from Crested Butte, Colorado. Visitors ...
Oh Be Joyful Campground
STANDARD
29 sites 4.1/5 (164 reviews) $20–$60/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Auto Touring, Backpacking, Birding, Camping, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Mountain Climbing, Photography, Picnicking, Star Gazing, Off Road Vehicle Trails
Approximately 5 miles from Crested Butte, Colorado, Oh Be Joyful Campground is a 30-unit campground along the Slate River. The campground itself gets ...
EAST ELK CREEK GROUP CAMPSITE
STANDARD
1 sites 4.0/5 (1 reviews) $120/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING
Invite family and friends to East Elk for an active group camping experience surrounded by rugged and stark mountains. The campground is perched on th...
STEVENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
54 sites 3.9/5 (59 reviews) $20/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
SWIMMING SITE, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING
Stevens Creek Campground lies on the north shore at the eastern end of Blue Mesa Reservoir. This is the closest campground to the town of Gunnison, CO...
Almont
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...
ALPINE RANGER STATION
STANDARD
0.0/5 $0/night Reservable
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING
The Alpine Ranger Station is situated on the Alpine Plateau at 9,600 feet, in a beautiful alpine valley surrounded by aspen, spruce and fir forest. Wi...
Cement Creek
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...
Cold Spring (CO)
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...
Erickson Springs
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...
Gothic
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...
Mosca
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...
North Bank (CO)
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...
Pitkin
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $24/night Reservable
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...
Ponderosa Campground (CO)
STANDARD
29 sites 0.0/5 $20/night Reservable
Ponderosa Campground is located at the northwest end of the Soap Creek Arm of Blue Mesa Reservoir at 7880 feet (2402 m). The campground offers outstan...
Quartz
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...
Red Bridge Campground
Campground
0.0/5 $0/night
Red Bridge Campground is a short distance off of the Silver Thread National Scenic Byway. You'll find public fishing access to the Lake Fork of t...
Rivers End
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...
Soap Creek
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...
Spring Creek (CO)
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...
The Gate Campground
Campground
0.0/5 $0/night
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 Ri...