The Gate Campground offers 8 spacious first-come, first-served campsites with direct access to the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River for fishing, located on the scenic Silver Thread National Scenic Byway about 16 miles north of Lake City.

Basic amenities include two vault restrooms and a hand pump for potable water, with a pack-it-in, pack-it-out policy; the campground costs $10 per night with a 14-day stay limit.

The site is easily accessible via Highway 149 with a short gravel driveway, making it convenient for both tent and RV camping.