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Taylor Park
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Gunnison National Forest, Gunnison Ranger District, Tincup, Rocky Mountains, Sawatch Range, Cottonwood Pass |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This part of the Gunnison National Forest offers a wide variety of loops surrounding Taylor Park Reservoir. Trails range from wide and smooth dirt roads to narrow rugged single track with chunk rock. Those on dual sports can ride over into Taylor Pass and eventually into Aspen.
There are several forest service campgrounds with direct trail access, but there are no services except for a few electric sites at Lakeview Campground. Full RV hookups with direct trail access can be found a short distance away at the Taylor Park Trading Post, a family owned ranch that offers cabin rentals, laundromat, hot showers, general store plus a cafe that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The nearby reservoir has a boat ramp and marina store stocked with camping and fishing supplies. This area is best explored in late summer as some trails can be snow covered in July.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Colorado OHV Sticker |
| Dates Open | Mid May through late November | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | Colorado Non-Resident OHV permit required. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 1,000 acres (2 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 100 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 9400 to 12000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack | Some | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Some | |
| Dust |  Little | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps |  Few | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Shade |  Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Almont, CO | |
| Diesel | Almont, CO | |
 Water | On Site | Taylor Park Trading Post (970) 641-2555 |
 RV Hookup | On Site | Taylor Park Trading Post (970) 641-2555 |
 RV Disposal | On Site | Taylor Park Trading Post (970) 641-2555 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | On Site | Taylor Park Marina (970) 641-2922 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $18.00 RV: $18.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Lakeview Campground Fee - electric sites add $6/night |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1 Week |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Almont, CO | ||
| Address | County Road 742, Almont, CO 81210 | ||
| From: Gunnison, CO
1) Take Hwy 135 north about 10 miles 2) Turn right (east) onto County Road 742, continue about 22 miles 3) Lakeview Gunnison campground entrance is on the right (south). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Gunnison National Forest - Gunnison Ranger District 216 North Colorado Gunnison, CO 81230 (970) 641-0471 mailroom_r2_grand_mesa_uncompahgre_gunnison@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Taylor Park Trading Post 23044 County Road 742 Almont, CO 81210 (970) 641-2555 taylorparktradingpost.com |
| Contact Info | Taylor Park Marina 21700 CR 742 Almont, CO 81210 (970) 641-2922 taylorparkmarina@gmail.com taylorparkmarina.com |
Taylor Park Trail Photo
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Taylor Park Trail Photo
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