Red Bridge Campground. Photo by Mary Carkin.

Red Bridge Campground Features

  • Open late May to September.
  • Public fishing access to the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River.
  • 7 sites of various lengths.
  • Tents and RVs permitted.
  • River and forest setting.
  • No electricity.
  • No water.
  • Vault toilets.
  • Picnic tables.
  • Grills and/or fire grates.
  • Some accessible sites.
  • $5 per night.

This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) campground.  Contact the BLM's Gunnison Field Office at 970-641-0471 for more information.

Red Bridge Campground Photo Tour

On the Lake Fork: Red Bridge

Red Bridge Campground is a short distance off of the Silver Thread National Scenic Byway.

You'll find public fishing access to the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, and access to the Lake Fork Spur scenic drive.

Elevation is 7800 feet.

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Directions

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 and mailboxes on your left.  Turn left and travel about 2.3 miles to the Red Bridge Campground, which is located on the left side.