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Lake Irwin Campground - Gunnison RD
Lake Irwin Campground is bordered on the eastern side by Lake Irwin and the western side by the Ruby Mountain Range. This rugged terrain provides challenging mountain biking and hiking. The lake is usually so full of fish you can see them rise to the calm surface. The area is very picturesque and filled with wildflowers in July and August.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | No water available. |
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| Reservations: | Sites are first-come, first-served for the 2023 season. |
| Fees: | $24 per night per camping unit; $10 per firewood bundle. |
| Open Season: | June 13 - Oct. 3 |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Restrictions: | ATV's use not authorized in campground. |
| Closest Towns: | Crested Butte, CO |
| Water: | Potable Hand-pump. |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (3) |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
| Information Center: | There are three ADA accessible sites, (#2 #12#30) in this campground. Campers are required to store food and other items in a hard sided vehicle or camping unit constructed of solid non-pliable. Click here for more information. |
General Information
Directions:From Crested Butte: Travel west on Gunnison County Road 12, Kebler Pass Road, for 6.5 miles to Forest Service Road 826, Lake Irwin Road. Continue on FSR 826 for 2 miles, the campground is at the end of the road.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 25 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
| Reservation required?: | Y |
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RV Camping
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov |
| Pavement Type for Parking | No |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | No |
| Reservation required?: | Y |
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River and Stream Fishing
Boating - Non-Motorized
Closure Order GMUG-2009-12 states that Possessing or operating a motorboat is prohibited unless powered by an electrict motor on Lake Irwin in the Gunnison National Forest.
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Location
Silesca Ranger Station- one of several cabins you can reserve on our forest.
Just about all the shelter you need for a night in the backcountry!
RV camping with many of the comforts of home!