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Crescent Mining Camp
Travel back in time to the days of the mining boom at Crescent City Mining Camp on the outskirts of the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness near Rockdale, CO (Clear Creek Canyon) at intersection of County Road 390 and FS road 381. Clear Creek Canyon is a rich historical area. The Winfield town-site is only a few miles away. There are four cabins; only two are reservable at www.recreation.gov
The cabins have been restored but provide no amenities. Visitors need to bring bedding, including cots as well as a cook stove. There is an outdoor fireplace and vault toilet. No drinking water is available.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Closed for the season. |
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| Reservations: | After making reservations, you will receive confirmation from Recreation.gov that will include the lock combinations to the cabins and vault toilet. |
| Fees: | $50 per night, one cabin sleeps 4, the other cabin sleeps 2 . |
| Open Season: | May 15th - October 31st |
| Usage: | Light-Medium |
| Busiest Season: | June-September |
| Closest Towns: | Buena Vista, CO |
| Water: | No potable water |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
| Operated By: | San Isabel National Forest |
| Information Center: | Leadville Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Buena Vista Colorado, go approximately 15 miles north on Highway 24 towards Leadville. Turn west on County Road 390 at Clear Creek Reservoir. Go approximately 8 miles west on County Road 390. Turn left (south) onto Forest Road 381. The cabins are on the right.