Mill Creek Campground is a 22-site BLM campground at 9,500 feet near Lake City offering direct access to the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River for fishing via a dedicated fishing access trail, though boating is not recommended from this location.

The campground features vault toilets, hand pump water, fire rings, picnic tables, and bear boxes, with 13 reservable sites and 9 first-come, first-served sites at $20/night; it's accessible June through September and serves as an excellent base for exploring the Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway and nearby 14,000-foot peaks.