Sunshine Campground

Free Wi-Fi, ample parking, and a 24-hour front desk define the practical comforts at Sunshine Campground in Telluride, CO. This wheelchair-accessible site serves as a gateway to the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests, a vast landscape spanning over 3 million acres across 11 counties. The region’s terrain, carved by indigenous peoples, early explorers, and miners, offers more than 3,500 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. The forest’s administrative history dates back to the 1892 Battlement Mesa Forest Reserve, with the current GMUG structure formed by merging the Grand Mesa and Uncompahgre forests in 1954 and adding Gunnison in 1973. Managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, the area provides a blend of rugged outdoor opportunities and modern accessibility for visitors seeking to connect with the land.