Bureau of Land Management · Colorado
Red Bridge Campground
Bureau of Land Management · Colorado, United States
- Cost
- $10 per night; all campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Elevation
- 7,805 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Lake Fork of The Gunnison Riv.
- Nearest town
- Gunnison
- Address
- Gunnison Field Office, Gunnison, CO, 81230
- Phone
- 970-642-4940
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
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. Red Bridge Campground located on the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River and is a perfect place for someone to relax and fish. The campground has 7 campsites and 1 restroom. Each campsite has a parking spur, metal fire ring, and a picnic table. Potable water is not available at this campground. For more information, please contact the Gunnison Field Office.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 7° | -13° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 34° | 10° | -6° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 41° | 18° | 0° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 49° | 25° | 6° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 33° | 17° | 75° | 8 of 11 |
| June | 77° | 43° | 34° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 51° | 42° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 50° | 43° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 44° | 27° | 84° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 61° | 34° | 14° | 70° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 48° | 25° | -11° | 61° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 35° | 4° | -12° | 51° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Fishing Access · 0.1 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Fishing Access · 0.8 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Fishing Access · 1.1 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Fishing Access · 1.1 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Fishing Access · 6.1 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
All 2,359 trails in BLM lands in Colorado
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Gateview Campground · National Park Service · 4 mi · 6 sites
- The Gate Campground · Bureau of Land Management · 6 mi
- Elk Creek Campground · National Park Service · 10 mi · 153 sites
- Alpine Ranger Station · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi · 1 sites
- Lake Fork Campground · National Park Service · 11 mi · 83 sites
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