Gunnison Forks Day Use Area

About Gunnison Forks Day Use Area

The Gunnison Forks Day Use Site at the northern end of the national conservation area provides easy walk-in river access, a natural surface (river rock) boat ramp, picnic tables with shelters, restroom, and a sanitation dump station. Camping is not allowed at the site; however, camping is provided at the private Gunnison River Pleasure Park located adjacent to the BLM area. The Pleasure Park also provides parking, boat ramp, restrooms, showers, and eating facilities in addition to river shuttles, raft rental, and other commercial services. For more information, contact the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area or Uncompahgre Field Office.

How to Get There

Turn south off Hwy 92 onto 28.10 Rd. Look for the Gunnison Gorge Pleasure Park sign on the corner. Follow 2810 Rd. to the end and park your vehicle(s) in the BLM parking lot. Walk to the North Fork River.

Plan Your Visit to Gunnison Forks Day Use Area

Heading to Gunnison Forks Day Use Area? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• Park map (PDF)
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)