Red Bridge Campground in CO -- Campground & RV Camping
Red Bridge Campground in CO
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23 mi from Gunnison
Road Access
- Road difficulty 3 of 5: a rough drive in.
- By its Census road type this is maintained for passenger cars, but the condition is unverified.
- Recorded as pitching to 18%, 20% of it on a shelf.
Setting
Positioned just off the Silver Thread National Scenic Byway, Red Bridge Campground sits directly along the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. The facility features seven individual campsites, each equipped with a parking spur, metal fire ring, and picnic table, alongside a shared restroom. Public river access makes it a prime location for fishing, though campers must bring their own supply as potable water is not available on site.
Getting there: From Lake City, drive north on Highway 149 approximately 21 miles. As the road makes a strong turn to the right, look for a gravel road (County Road 25) and mailboxes on your left. Turn left and travel about 2.3 miles to the Red Bridge Campground.
- Moderately separated here.
- Round Mountain stands 1,804 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles southwest.
- Lake Fork Gunnison River runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 35–60°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 95 of 100.