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Plan your camping trip to the GMUG National Forests

Camping & Cabins

Camping opportunities on the GMUG National Forests abound! We offer cabin rentals, developed campgrounds and more isolated dispersed camping areas. With some pre-planning you can find a perfect spot for you and your family! While electric, sewer, water hook-ups and showers are not always available; most campgrounds have potable water, picnic tables, fire rings and vault toilets.

Campground reservations may be made at some sites through Recreation.gov by phone at 877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov. Where available, reservations are recommended for holiday weekends.

Currently there are eight cabins on our forest available to rent. These guard stations offer great summer and fall getaways and quiet ski-in adventures. Information is provided for each cabin. You can also visit www.recreation.gov to make reservations.

Designated Camping in Crested Butte

Mount Crested Butte

Find comprehensive information on designated camping regulations in the Gunnison National Forest around Crested Butte.

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Almont Campground - Gunnison RD
Site Open
Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning Water Activities
Almont Campground is located adjacent to Colorado State Highway 135. This campground is in walking distance of the Almont Gorge, where the East River and Taylor River join to form the Gunnison River.…

Alta Lakes Campground (Designated) - Norwood RD
Site Closed
Water Activities Winter Sports
Alta Lakes is a popular dispersed camping area that offers fishing and camping in a spectacular alpine setting. There are 20 designated campsites that are completely undeveloped. The access road to…

Amphitheater Campground - Ouray RD
Site Closed
Picnicking
Amphitheater Campground is located on the side of a mountain above Ouray, CO. The campground is tightly designed with loops and 35 camping spurs among Gambel oaks and mixed conifers. There is a…

Angel Creek Campground - Ouray RD
Site Open
Picnicking
Angel Creek Campground is a primitive campground requiring high clearance vehicles. The area is not designed for trailer campers. There are 15 designated camp sites with tent pads and fire…

Beaver Lake Campground - Ouray RD
Site Closed
Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Beaver Lake Campground sits south of Beaver Lake with 11 camping sites nestled under spruce trees. Some sites have view of lake, open meadow and towering cliffs, while tent sites, located on a dead…

Big Blue Campground - Gunnison RD
Site Open
Picnicking
A real jewel of a secluded campground overlooking a picturesque valley adjacent to the Uncompahgre Wilderness. Located near the junction of Soldier Creek and Blue Creek with variety of hiking trails…

Big Cimarron Campground - Ouray RD
Site Closed
Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Big Cimarron Campground stretches along the Big Cimarron River with sites shaded by a mix of Spruce and Cottonwood trees. There are 10 campsites with about half of the sites adjacent to the river.…

Big Creek Campground - Grand Valley RD
Site Closed
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
The Big Creek Campground is near town of Collbran, CO.  There is hiking, OHV trails, fishing and jeep roads are nearby.  Most of the camp sites are shady with a maximum spur length 33 feet.

Cebolla Day Use Area
Picnicking
This picnic site lies on the banks of Cebolla Creek in a spruce/fir landscape. It is located at 9200 foot elevation. It has 5 sites.

Cement Creek Campground - Gunnison RD
Site Closed
Picnicking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This part of the Gunnison National Forest has impressive landscapes and receives relatively low use. Cement Creek Campground provides access to hiking, mountain biking, ATV and motorcycle riding,…
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