CampgroundHidden gem

Lake Irwin Campground

Crested Butte, Colorado

High-lake camp at 10,200 feet near Kebler Pass.

Price
From about US$24 a night (recreation.gov listing, check current rate)
Booking
Best to book
Sites
25

A national forest campground at 10,200 feet beside Lake Irwin, in the aspen country west of Crested Butte. Kebler Pass is nearby, so this is a strong autumn-colour camp. Nights are cold and bears are around.

Good to know

  • Bring winter sleeping gear even in July
  • Kebler Pass is best in late September
Best time
July to September
Open
Summer to early autumn
Getting there
Gravel Kebler Pass road from Crested Butte
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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