Dorchester Campground in CO -- Campground & RV Camping in Colorado

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Dorchester Campground in CO

Public Land
9,905 ft
Maps
ROUGH
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TUNMEASURED
T-MobileUNMEASURED
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Signed for designated sites only

Overnight stays are allowed only at the designated sites here.

Our source here is thin -- confirm on the ground before you commit.

First-come, first-serve campground in Taylor Park at the upper end of the Gunnison National Forest recreation area. Vault toilet available; no potable water. Located in pine and riparian meadow settings with motorized trails. Late May through fall. Free. No reservations.

Grounded in fs.usda.gov · read August 24, 2026

Road difficulty 3 of 5 -- a rough drive in. Recorded as maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt, pitching to 2%.

American Flag Mountain stands 2,813 ft above the site, 3.8 miles southwest. Pine Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Crested Butte, is 18 mi off.

September normals 35–61°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

NSWE
Starlink Radar
Est. Tree Cover24%30m sat. est.
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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?