Lake Fork Campground
Sapinero, Colorado · 7,549 ft · In Curecanti National Recreation Area
Photos: Share the Experience, Diana Douglass
Wildfire 20 mi SW: Gold Mountain, 39,747 acres, 92% contained
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 7,549 ft (2,301 m)7,549 ft2,301 m
Loops3
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Other campgrounds in Curecanti National Recreation Area 12
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- West ElkCampground · facts not yet known4.5 mi
- Ponderosa Campground28 sites · $10–$20 a night4.7 mi
- Ponderosa Campground (CO)4 loops · Lower, Middle, Scan and Pay, Upper · $20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov4.7 mi
- Red Creek Campground1 site · $28 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov5.5 mi
- Gateview Campground6 sites · Free7.0 mi
- Dry Gulch Campground9 sites · $10–$20 a night7.9 mi
Also in the park: 3 places run by another agency · 1 single site
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- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
- Campfires allowed
- Caravan / RV sites
- Drinking water
- Picnic tables
- Tent sites
- Toilets
- Wheelchair accessible
- Reservations (recommended)
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About
Overview
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 ideal place to stay for days of boat recreation, hiking and taking in the views of the Black Canyon.
Recreation
Jet skiing, water skiing and canoeing are some of the many water activities available on the reservoir.
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Cell service
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- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Lake Fork Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueChance Showers And Thunderstorms, 48% chance of rain55°37°
- WedShowers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance T-storms, 85% chance of rain48°30°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 9% chance of rain50°28°
- FriSunny54°30°
- SatMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain54°34°
Nearby camping
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3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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