Lake Irwin Campground
Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Write a Review County Road 826 Crested Butte, CO 81224 970-349-6348 970-874-6600 Reservations: 877-833-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 38.8791, -107.1074
Overview of Lake Irwin Campground
Campers are required to store food and other items in a hard sided vehicle or camping unit constructed of solid non-pliable. Some sites are available for reservations, while others are first-come, first-served.
Last Price Paid: $18
Reported by Sanjuan lady on 9/21/2018
Longest RV Reported: 34 feet (Class A)
Reported by Outdoor Girl on 6/24/2018
Number of Sites 25
Pad Type dirt
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally June 19 - Oct. 5
Elevation 10,301 ft / 3,139 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 40 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Lake Irwin Campground 5 people have reviewed this location.
“Have a back up plan”
Reviewed 9/27/2020
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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It’s first come first served and we optimistically drove up looking for a spot at 2pm on a Saturday in September. Totally packed. The host said there were only 4 sites available Sat morning and they were gone by 10am. A bit annoying they don’t have a sign at the bottom of the road telling you the campground is full. We ended up going t... more
It’s first come first served and we optimistically drove up looking for a spot at 2pm on a Saturday in September. Totally packed. The host said there were only 4 sites available Sat morning and they were gone by 10am. A bit annoying they don’t have a sign at the bottom of the road telling you the campground is full. We ended up going to the Coal Creek Dispersed camping across the road and it was actually a great option! Should have just gone there in the first place.
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“Spectacular scenery, dusty”
Reviewed 9/21/2018
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 15 |
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9 miles from Crested Butte near the top of Kebler Pass. Great location and close to great trails. The first 7 miles are on a good road that alternates between gravel and pavement. The last 2 miles are dusty and washboards but not too bad. The sites are large and easy to get into. We have a 27 foot trailer and had no problems. S... more
9 miles from Crested Butte near the top of Kebler Pass. Great location and close to great trails. The first 7 miles are on a good road that alternates between gravel and pavement. The last 2 miles are dusty and washboards but not too bad.
The sites are large and easy to get into. We have a 27 foot trailer and had no problems. Spectacular scenery in all directions. Seems to have a younger crowd, lots if mountain bikers and young families.
No water, no dump. We didn’t use the outhouses but they seemed a little smelly when we walked by. The campground roads are dusty.
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Sanjuan lady would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
Reviewed 9/10/2018
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 11' |
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Wait. Make sure you have the facts. We visited the tourist center and then travelled down a very long, rough road and set up our camp before we found out the tourist literature was wrong. There is no drinking water at this campground! The hosts said it has been promised for the last 3 years. We wasted a whole bunch of time going here. ... more
Wait. Make sure you have the facts. We visited the tourist center and then travelled down a very long, rough road and set up our camp before we found out the tourist literature was wrong. There is no drinking water at this campground! The hosts said it has been promised for the last 3 years. We wasted a whole bunch of time going here. That said, the sites are beautiful but best use an off road vehicle to get there.
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“Great”
Reviewed 6/24/2018
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 8 |
| RV Length: | 34' (Class A) |
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Nice sites some more private than others. Opened early this season due to poor snow accumulation. Water was not a orking due to a snow mobile incident. Lake great to SUP or kayak on although small for some kayakers. Path around the lake full of wild flowers. Close to many hiking and mountain biking opportunities. We have a 25 foot Bi... more
Nice sites some more private than others. Opened early this season due to poor snow accumulation. Water was not a orking due to a snow mobile incident. Lake great to SUP or kayak on although small for some kayakers. Path around the lake full of wild flowers. Close to many hiking and mountain biking opportunities. We have a 25 foot Bigfoot trailer and truck and the site we had overlooked the lake with lots of space. Close to Crested Butte.
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Outdoor Girl would stay here again
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“A great place to camp or paddle around the lake for the day”
Reviewed 6/22/2017
| Days stayed: | 0 |
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A drive-by review because the campground was still closed for the season so we took our SUP and friends up for a picnic and to paddle around the beautiful lake at 10,515 feet above sea level.
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WanderWasi would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- fishing
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
- view sites
Facilities
- firewood
- ADA Accessible
- restrooms: vault
- trash
Pets
- pets
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