Cement Creek Campground - Gunnison RD

Area Status: Open

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, spelunking and fishing. It lies within 15 miles of Crested Butte, CO. The landscape is mostly aspen in a narrow valley. There are 13 campsites.

 

At a Glance

Current Conditions: No water.
Operational Hours: No Reservations. First-Come, First-Serve Camping.
Fees: $18 per night per camping unit; $10 per firewood bundle.
Open Season: May 23 - Oct. 1 (weather dependent)
Usage: Light
Closest Towns: Crested Butte, CO
Water: No Water
Restroom: Vault Toilet (2)
Operated By: Concessionaire
Information Center: Campers are required to store food and other items in a hard sided vehicle or camping unit constructed of non-pliable material. Click here for more information. Campground open and close dates may vary depending on access and weather conditions.

General Information

Directions:

Drive 7.5 miles southeast on Highway 135 to Cement Creek Road (Forest Road 740). Turn left on to FDR740 and travel 4 miles to the site.

 


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites 13 single site(s)
Reservation Info Not reservable
No. of Accessible sites None

RV Camping

Reservation Info Not reservable
Pavement Type for Parking No
Hookup - Water No
Hookup - Sewer No
Dump Stations No
Hookups - Electric No

OHV Road Riding

OHV Trail Riding

Picnicking

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
38.8286243

  Longitude : 
-106.8354426

  Elevation : 
9000

 

log cabin with red roof in meadow surrounded by aspens in leafing out in early spring

Silesca Ranger Station- one of several cabins you can reserve on our forest.

tent in woods

Just about all the shelter you need for a night in the backcountry!

fire in ring with RV in background

RV camping with many of the comforts of home!