Our 2nd visit to this KOA, as we visit many. We had 2 nights planned here and left to then have…read morefuel filter issues. We got towed back to same spot for 6additional nights as we had to wait for parts. The people there are very friendly. The plus was the friendly donkeys which we loved to watch roaming around.

This was our 3rd time visiting Gunnison KOA. We have good friends that have summered here for many…read moreyears (3-4 months every summer to avoid the Arizona heat). Dave and staff are great. They are very accommodating and helpful. People have commented about airport noise but it's only a few planes a day and not before 7am. All the sites are grass and trees. Our dog loves the lack of gravel that you usually see in most RV parks. They have a playground for kids and a petting zoo of miniature donkeys that will occasionally be out to socialize.

First, we enjoyed our stay. The KOA recommended this place for our needs. If we could give 4-1/2…read morestars, we would. I'll detail the pros and semi-cons (there aren't any big cons). Pros: 1. The staff is very friendly and helpful. 2. We'd been concerned with the name of the place that it might be filled with political signs (there is a park in Creede that is filled with hateful signage and it was scary, frankly) But there was no evidence of anything political, and everyone we met was nice. 3. We only needed water and electric hookups. They have a few spots like this, which were cheaper and the woman I made the reservation with advised me to wait to come by a few days to save money. The spot was pretty darned flat and, though close to others, worked just fine 4. The spots are shady. Lots of trees. 5. We don't have a dog, but the place is dog-friendly, and people pick up after their dogs well. 6. The women's bathroom was pretty darned clean. One evening there was hair on the shower drain, but they clean in the morning, so no issue. Semi-Cons: 1. The men's bathroom apparently wasn't as well maintained as the women's while we were there. They have 3 shower stalls for the men and just 2 for the women. Two of the men's shower stalls had broken hooks, and one was completely missing a shower head. My husband made due, and I reported the issue to the desk, so hopefully this gets addressed with whoever maintains the men's side. 2. It was extremely muddy when we were there, so we had to watch where we stepped and drove. It would be good if they would replenish the gravel in those areas during conditions like this with monsoon rains. 3. We had two nights with a couple near us running their A/C all night which was annoying. Especially since it was cold outside, like around 40 degrees! They could just open a window? But there's no rule against this. Maybe the noise rule could be expanded on colder nights to cover A/C when not needed? 4. We think blackbirds or woodpeckers ran over our roof every morning and evening for periods, waking us up. No one seemed to know what this was about, and I don't expect them to do anything about it, it was just scary when it first happened and we didn't know what it was. Weird. That's never happened to us before. So, if you hear tiny running sounds while you camp, it might be these ornery birds! :-) 5. The wifi was spotty. I was able to get on a Zoom, but it was a little wonky and on our phones, it was out as much as it was on. Most RV places have this issue, but the other reviews led us to believe theirs was better. Also, not theirs to fix, but AT&T sucks in this area. Better if you have Verizon or T-Mobile from what the office told me. 6. They have a cowboy statue outside the office and they place a radio thingy on it that plays country music all day when the office is open. I used to work in country radio so it doesn't really bother me, but it might bother others, so recommend maybe not playing the radio and let the campers choose what they want to listen to? So, you see, not much in the way of cons. We would go back if they'll have us. Their intent is good.

We paid $150 deposit for July 10-13 to attend the Crested Butte Flower Festival. However, due to…read morethe fires and smoke in the mountains, we asked if we could reschedule for next year and apply our deposit to 2027. Since we wanted to change less than the 10 days (about a week), they forced us to forfeit our deposit. we offered them a $20 cancellation fee like the other campgrounds that worked with us, but they refused. We are very disappointed in their lack of cooperation under the circumstances and will not be booking with them again.

My husband and I retired our management position at the end of the '23 season. This will always be…read morea wonderful place to stay, no matter who manages the park. The rates usually increase yearly, so you'll need to call the office as there hasn't ever been a website for the Palisades. That could definitely change in the future. Happy trails.

Of the scores of RV parks across the country that we have stayed in, Palisades is our favorite…read more Managers Eric and Merry have created a family atmosphere and genuine sense of community that has the same folks coming back summer after summer. The whole staff is wonderful. Fifty-amp power is excellent, showers and laundry facilities are kept spotless and the wi-fi, while it leaves something to be desired, is adequate--you should be outside enjoying the beautiful surroundings instead of surfing the net anyway! Leave the kids and grandkids at home though, because this is an over 55 RV park and only open from around the 21st of May until the 21st of September.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is absolutely worth visiting. The canyon is stunning,…read moreand there are numerous overlooks that provide incredible views without requiring a hike. If you do enjoy hiking, there are several trails to choose from as well. One thing we really appreciated was that the park is pet-friendly. Dogs are allowed on all overlooks and on select trails, which are clearly marked, making it easy to plan your visit if you're traveling with a pet. The park has a visitor center, restrooms, and drinking water fountains, but they do not sell bottled water, so be sure to bring plenty with you--especially during the summer. Many of the trails are fairly short, but there is very little shade, so you'll be in direct sunlight for much of your visit. We visited shortly after a wildfire, so there were some burned trees and shrubs throughout the park. Even so, the scenery was still incredibly beautiful and well worth the trip. If you don't have an America the Beautiful National Parks Pass, admission is $30 per vehicle. Overall, this is a fantastic park with breathtaking views, whether you're stopping at the overlooks or spending the day hiking.

Where to start? I love a National Park and this is no exception. Black Canyon of the Gunnison is a…read morefairly understated park, as in many folks don't know about it. It's further out west in Colorado so it takes a bit of effort to find yourself here but you will be rewarded if you venture out west. First of all this part of Colorado is gorgeous and a bit less traveled so you'll have more space to yourself which is lovely. The canyon itself is incredible. It reminded me a lot of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone if you've ever seen that. We did several smaller hikes around the rim as we had little kids in tow. Be sure to hold onto those small hands as I was pretty nervous about them falling in since it's just a big ol' drop around the edges. All that being said, this is a great park and I'd love to return sometimes without kids or when the kids are older to do one of the bigger hikes.

Overall a great RV park. Close to Lake City for lots of fun activities. Clean laundry facility…read more Card/game room, pavilion, bath houses. Friendly staff. Level sites, but some are a little close together. Full hook ups. River runs through the campground so you can fish.

We rented a 4 person cabin. My friend who reserved it said she had looked at the pictures and she…read morethought that it had a kitchen in it. However it did not. It was more like a tiny home or bunk house. But it had electricity, lights and also a space heater to help keep us warm at night. it had 2 bunk beds and then on bigger size bed and a little bit of floor space. We were right next to the river and it was a really lovely view. Prices were fair. And the camp hosts were welcoming and friendly. The bathroom had shower curtains for the doors on the stalls and on the shower. We could not find a water fill station. They do have onsite ice and wood you can purchase for fair prices. It was a beautiful little area just outside of lake city We would definitely stay again if we were back in the area. The water went out one night and we were not able to take a shower that night. The camp host seemed surprised that we didn't have ability to shower in a RV. We were renting a cabin...... We had been climbing 14ers the last few days and just wanted a shower but alas it was not meant to be. Wish they would have put a sign on the door to explain what was going on instead of just locking the bathroom from the inside. We thought someone had just locked themselves in because of the curtain on the shower i went to ask about it and then was told that the water was out. Just put up a little communication about it to inform your guests :) Otherwise wonderful stay.

This is the best high end camping experience we've ever had. You're still really, truly camping in…read morean incredible location, but without setting up And taking down the tent, the sleeping gear, THE GEAR in general. Our dogs actually had room in the car because all we had to pack was our own food and personal items! ( And as for food, we hired our daughter who's a chef and she pre made and labeled our meals.) Jacob and his wife are kind, responsive and avid campers themselves. They have thought of everything to make camping fun and easy. Real plates, cups, silverware,French press, cast iron skillets, etc, plus salt pepper and coffee, Adirondack chairs by the fire pit, picnic table and your very own tent bathroom with a camping toilet, fresh towels, clothes rack, you name it! I've attached pics. Call Dog Daze. They're great!

Looking forward to our own Glamping experience with Dog…read moredaze outfitters sometime soon!

We had an incredible experience with Collin as our fishing guide on Blue Mesa Reservoir! He was…read moreextremely knowledgeable--not just about fishing techniques, but also the history of the area and the various fish species in the lake. His expertise with graphs and fishing technology was especially impressive, and it played a huge role in our success on the water. Collin exceeded all expectations when it came to catching Kokanee salmon--we were reeling them in left and right! As an avid bass angler, I didn't expect to be so hooked on Colorado fishing, but Collin convinced me to come back to Gunnison to try ice fishing for lake trout or even go after a trophy pike. If you're looking for a professional, tech-savvy, and passionate guide who knows how to deliver an unforgettable experience, Collin is the one to book! ~ Bryan and Kim

We had a good guide through Blue Mesa Fishing and an overall good experience. I took my three sons…read morewith me (ages elementary to high school). Our guide was friendly and helpful.

Beautiful views of lake surrounded by sage covered wide open spaces to the hills…read more June 18th-25th Blue Mesa Recreational ranch is just that. Something for everyone...especially children with a family clubhouse, Game Center including pool, outdoor family equipment. What I appreciated especially is this park has many sites but not jammed together and long for easy parking 2nd vehicle, all the interior roads are paved. It's located just above Colorado's largest water lake or Reservoir...Blue Mesa Reservoir. The views of this lake and the surrounding hills filled with sage make for great viewing as the whole facility is on a slope to the lake but higher--hence the views. Many nicely appointed cabins available although we were in our RV with easy 30/50 amp. water, cable, sewer hookups We're still exploring getting our feet wet. Day time adult activities include crafts and games, both indoor and out. There always seems to be a nice breeze from the west...few (if any bugs). Michael Adams

This place is a worn out trailer park. It certainly is no vacation location. It's loaded with…read morethigh high overgrown grass. People that live here for months (or permanently) don't maintain their area. There is more garbage hanging from RV's in the small area than a flea market. We could swear one site was running a child care facility! RV's are packed in here like sardines. There is no internet service anywhere in this "ranch'. Closest town is about 12 miles away and there are more parks closer to town than this one. We couldn't wait to leave and we booked a premium site! We would not return or recommend. No maintenance and bad management has this place messed up.

What a day! We just got off the water from a rafting trip with Three Rivers Outfitters and it was…read moreabsolutely splendid! The Lower Taylor was flowing perfectly, the weather was pure magic, and we couldn't have asked for a better guide. Mya was an absolute blast! She handled a little on-river drama like a total pro and had us laughing the entire way down. And a huge shout-out to Michelle at Three Rivers Resort for being so incredibly helpful. We are completely in love with our cabin, the delicious restaurant, the stunning views, and especially the people here. Everyone has been so welcoming and friendly. We are already planning our return trip!

BEWARE: VERY UN-DOG FRIENDLY PLACE!! (Most good reviews are very old!!) I stopped by here to…read morehopefully find my adorable little Brittany an Orvis dog coat and leash. I hadn't been in the store for 5 minutes when I was told "dogs are not allowed in here - you will need to tie up your dog outside!" Seriously? In super hot weather!?!And this store is an "outdoor store!" You people need to stay out of the "outdoor biz" if you're so UN-dog friendly!

Great campground in Gunnison National Forest. It is on Forest Service Road 706, off county road…read more12, between Paonia and Crested Butte. There are 15 campsites (FCFS) plus a small parking area for day use. CR 12 and FSR 706 are not paved, but any vehicle can travel the roads. The highlight of the campground is Lost Lake, a pristine alpine lake at 9600' elevation. The Beckwith Peaks are in the background. If you paddle across the lake (SUP or kayak - no motorized water craft) you get a stunning view of the Ruby Range. (No Ruby Range photos since I didn't bring my waterproof phone case this trip). The lake is dammed and is filled with snow runoff. Even in midJuly, the water was COLD. No chance in h e l l I was going to let myself fall off that SUP! But midJuly was prime time for the wild flowers. Lupine. Queen Anne's lace. Wild rose. Pentsemon. Sneeze weed. Cow parsnip. Fire weed. Absolutely stunning. I'm told the lake is stocked twice annually with rainbow trout. But I don't fish so can't verify. I did see lots of fishermen though.

This campground was relatively easy to access, on a gravel road well-maintained. The camping spaces…read morewere not too crowded in on each other, and plenty of trees for shade. There are picnic areas with grills, bathrooms, and access to the lake for recreation. Plenty of trails for hiking by foot, or with horses. This place makes for a great one-day or multi-day visit.