Dorchester Campground - Gunnison RD
Mount Crested Butte, Colorado · 9,872 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
Wildfire 20 mi NE: Willow, 7,359 acres, 92% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 9,872 ft (3,009 m)9,872 ft3,009 m
- Land
- Gunnison National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Amenities
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About
This campground lies at the upper end of Taylor Park popular with off-highway vehicle users. A lengthy network of motorized trails leads from the Castle Creek Valley to Taylor Reservoir. This regions is great for enduro trail bike riders. The area offers good fishing and mountain biking. Landscape includes pine trees and riparian meadows. This is bear country, must practice safe food storage techniques.
Fees: No fees are required for this site
From OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Dorchester Campground - Gunnison RD: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSlight Chance T-storms then Chance T-storms, 90% chance of rain45°24°
- ThuSlight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny, 19% chance of rain44°18°
- FriSunny50°25°
- SatMostly Sunny53°29°
- SunPartly Sunny, 6% chance of rain50°27°
Nearby camping
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Dispersed camping nearby
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Location and contact
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