Dinner Station
Dinner Station, a historic stop along an old stagecoach route from Aspen, is located in the Upper Taylor Park area, next to the Taylor River. The campground is a favorite among off-road and mountain biking enthusiasts.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 14 |
| Host/management | 9 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 99 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
14 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 6 / 1 |
| 010 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 6 / 1 |
| 011 | Pull-through | 30 | Gravel | 6 / 1 |
| 012 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | 6 / 1 |
| 013 | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | 6 / 1 |
| 014 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 6 / 1 |
| 015 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 6 / 1 |
| 016 | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | 6 / 1 |
| 017 | Pull-through | 99 | Gravel | 6 / 1 |
| 018 | Pull-through | 99 | Gravel | 6 / 1 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 99 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May 23 to Sept. 29 |
| Forest | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore |
| Booking | Reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777, TDD 1-877-833-6777. Some sites are first-come, first-served. |
| Fees | $18 per night per camping unit; $6 per day for day use/picnic use if in a campsite; $10 per firewood bundle. |
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore recreation page ↗
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Getting there
From Gunnison, Colo. travel north on Colorado Highway 135 for 10 miles to Almont. Turn right (northeast) onto Taylor Canyon Road and continue 35 miles. The campground entrance is on the left.
| Coordinates | 38.9053° N, 106.5861° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireWillow
24 mi from the campground · 7,359 acres · 92% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Butte & Co. ↗ | 20.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 27.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Holiday RV ↗ | 38.5 mi |
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Worth a stop
Taylor Park Reservoir is less than five miles from the campground, offering boating, fishing and swimming opportunities. A boat ramp and boat rentals are available there.
- 8.1 miSilver Basin Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 8.3 miSayer's Gulch Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.4 miTaylor River1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 1.6 miSpring Creek/Rocky Brook Snwmo ↗19.8 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 2.3 miTimberline ↗30.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.2 miStar ↗8.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 3.5 miRed Mountain Creek3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 4 miLily Pond4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.
- inCollegiate Peaks Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 165,874 acres
- 10.8 miFossil Ridge Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 32,062 acres
- 12.2 miGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,153,199 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
The campground is nestled among ponderosa and lodgepole pine trees, at the edge of a broad, flat valley dotted with sagebrush. Most campsites are situated with the Taylor River on one side and open views of the Sawatch Mountains on the other side.
Recreation
The Taylor River can be accessed from within the campground. Anglers cast for rainbow and brook trout. A number of off-road trails are found in the surrounding area, including Doctor Park Trail, Taylor River Trail and Taylor Vista Trail.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Dinner Station?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Dinner Station?
$18 per night per camping unit; $6 per day for day use/picnic use if in a campsite; $10 per firewood bundle.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Dinner Station?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Dinner Station open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 23 to Sept. 29.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Dinner Station have?
23 sites, including 14 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Dinner Station?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Dinner Station?
Yes, pets are allowed at Dinner Station. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Dinner Station?
The Taylor River can be accessed from within the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Dinner Station is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Rivers End (3.4 mi, first-come), Dorchester Campground (5.9 mi, first-come), and Lakeview Gunnison (6.1 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby