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Gunnison KOA
Overview
Overview
The Gunnison KOA Journey provides a quintessential Colorado mountain camping experience nestled in the heart of the Gunnison Valley. This park serves as a welcoming home base for travelers seeking a balance between rugged adventure and necessary comforts. Whether you are passing through on a long road trip or looking for a central spot to stage your mountain excursions, this campground maintains a relaxed atmosphere that emphasizes the natural beauty of the high alpine environment.
Location & Surroundings
Located just off Highway 50, the park offers convenient access while remaining far enough from traffic to maintain a peaceful environment. The property is surrounded by the dramatic, expansive landscapes of the Rocky Mountains, providing guests with stunning panoramic views. The elevation here creates crisp, cool evenings, making it an ideal escape during the warmer summer months. Guests will find themselves perfectly positioned to explore the winding mountain roads and vast public lands that characterize the Gunnison area.
Amenities & Park Features
This campground is designed to meet the practical needs of modern travelers. The park offers big-rig friendly pull-thru sites, ensuring that maneuvering large vehicles is stress-free. For those who enjoy outdoor cooking, guests will appreciate the dedicated picnic tables and fire rings provided at most sites. Additional facilities include clean restroom and shower houses, a laundry room, and a camp store stocked with essential supplies to keep your adventure running smoothly throughout your stay.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless opportunities just minutes away. The nearby Gunnison River is a premier destination for world-class fly fishing and rafting. For those interested in geological wonders, the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is within a reasonable driving distance, offering breathtaking vistas. Additionally, the proximity to Blue Mesa Reservoir allows for diverse water sports, including boating and paddleboarding, providing a perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon in the Colorado wilderness.
Who This Park Is Best For
The Gunnison KOA is an excellent choice for active retirees and families who prioritize location over elaborate resort-style entertainment. It is particularly well-suited for travelers who enjoy hiking, fishing, and scenic driving tours. If you are looking for a reliable, well-maintained site that prioritizes clean facilities and quick access to the great outdoors, this park provides the essential foundation for a memorable Colorado mountain vacation in the heart of the Gunnison basin.
Features & Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Internet
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
Reviews
Laura H
Stayed in the basic cabins (not the deluxe). Writing this review because the website wasn't very clear about what was available at the campsite. For the overall site, lots and lost of animals. Tons of mini donkeys and goats that roam freely. Mini horses, cows and pigs in gated areas. We really enjoyed this and found that unless you were eating outside and dropping food, they kept to themselves. Very nice grassy areas to sit. Small playground (swings and sandpit) with covered deck to sit. The "kamping kitchen" consisted of a stove top and sink under a covered area outside. You had to provide all utensils, cooking materials and obviously food. There was a gameroom and laundry room but we didn't enter or use these. Bathrooms and showers are cleaned once a day. They weren't the cleanest, but I've also seen worse. I'd say they were fairly middle but would definately wear shoes in the shower and not expect great cleanliness. Cabins are a- frames and very minimal. Two twin size mattresses on wooden frames that can be moved, small table attached to the wall that can't be moved, small plug in space heater and box fan. There is one electrical outlet and lightswitches for lights. Some hooks and a broom. Mattresses are not comfortable, and I would recommend bringing a sleeping pad if you have one. You need sheets or sleeping bags. It did get very muddy in our area. KOA is a nice distance from town/outside activities. It is close to an airport, but we were usually gone before anything happened with noise. Good for the price. Only interacted with staff 2 times but they were friendly and helpful.
Beverly
This was a unique KOA stay with a menagerie of farm animals consisting of pot belly pigs, goats, calves, and donkeys. They kept the kids and our dog entertained. The staff was friendly and general store well stocked. The bathrooms were modern, but laundry room was in dire need of a good cleaning ceiling to floor. The grassy areas and tall shade trees were nice and the dog run run would be great if it were not overgrown with knee high grass. There is a really nice playground and fishing pond too. The sites are gravel, the roads are dirt and has full hookups. This was a nice stay and I would recommend for any size rig or tent camper.
Evergreen
Well kept campgrounds with clean facilities, off-leash dog park, and a special surprise - farm animals to pet. People running the place are very friendly. However, be aware: if you are at a tent site, you will be next to a fairly busy road and an airport. Each morning we were woken up by the thundering sound of a few outgoing flights. It was loud enough to get us up at 6 am. Overall a quiet airport the rest of the day. I don’t believe the people in the cabins/RVs were affected by those noises.
Lee Wallace
This place is amazing. Best TENT camping stay of our trip. Would definitely stay here again. Grounds are very well maintained. Showers are clean. Staff is friendly. Location is fantastic. One warning, it is right by the airport, so don’t be surprised when the 7:30am Delta flight takes off!
MATTHEW SODIKOFF
Great campground, friendly staff. Lots of space, well utilized land. I was under a tree and had natural shade. It’s great having the animals roaming, from donkey, goats, mini horses and more. Location is close to town, there is an airport near but didn’t bother me.