Oh Be Joyful Campground
BLM
Write a Review BLM Road 3220 Crested Butte, CO 81224 970-642-4940 Official WebsiteGPS: 38.9143, -107.0329
Overview of Oh Be Joyful Campground
The access road (BLM Road 3220) into Oh Be Joyful Campground is steep and can be rough. The campground can accommodate RVs but the rough road down to the campground may not be suitable for larger low clearance rigs.
Last Price Paid: $10
Reported by Dougger W on 7/12/2021
Longest RV Reported: 31 feet (Class A)
Reported by 2WanderAway - Shannon on 6/26/2017
Number of Sites 14
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally June to Oct
Elevation 8,956 ft / 2,729 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 970-642-4940
Ilse asked on 8/2/2022
Answer questionReviews of Oh Be Joyful Campground 9 people have reviewed this location.
“Open In October!! Quiet Easy Access To Town And Mts”
Reviewed 10/17/2022
Days stayed: | 3 |
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Great view
Not a smooth road but good enough if you are use to mt driving
camper-758020 would stay here again
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“Horrible roads”
Reviewed 9/10/2021
Days stayed: | 0 |
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The road to the campground was constant washboard. The road going into the campground had huge ruts with large rocks. The campground is all reservable! So if you don’t have a reservation don’t bother. The camp host was not there to answer any questions. There are only maybe 7 sites to accommodate an rv. The remaining sites are wa... more
The road to the campground was constant washboard. The road going into the campground had huge ruts with large rocks. The campground is all reservable! So if you don’t have a reservation don’t bother. The camp host was not there to answer any questions. There are only maybe 7 sites to accommodate an rv. The remaining sites are walk in tent sites.
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“Great spot with lots to do for kids”
Reviewed 7/12/2021
Nightly rate: | $10 |
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Days stayed: | 7 |
Site Number: | 5 and 11 |
Oh Be Joyful has transformed from my experience there years ago. The road down to the camp is still horrible in spots but if you take it slow it is manageable. Great access to the Slate river for kids playing and for fishing. The camp host “Dana” there this summer is great. There were lots of families there and our kids had a blast. ... more
Oh Be Joyful has transformed from my experience there years ago. The road down to the camp is still horrible in spots but if you take it slow it is manageable. Great access to the Slate river for kids playing and for fishing. The camp host “Dana” there this summer is great. There were lots of families there and our kids had a blast. It is fairly close to town by bike or car.
Dougger W would stay here again
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“Road down to campground is horrible”
Reviewed 6/10/2021
Nightly rate: | $10 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 19 |
RV Length: | 24' (Class B) |
By the river. Oh be Joyful trail from campsite is fantastic.
Musicians camp ground two miles up the road is not crowded mid week
Verizon service can be good and a bit later no service.
UpCork would stay here again
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“Nice option close to town”
Reviewed 7/11/2019
Nightly rate: | $10 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 22 |
It’s worth of note that the 10$ fee per night is now mandatory, not donation based anymore.
Not sure what the campground host is there for, not very helpful or engaged.
Pit toilets are clean.
Had 2 bigger groups of teenagers there hence it was a bit noisy but not too bad.
Snb would stay here again
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“Great beautiful spot close to town and to bike trails”
Reviewed 7/12/2017
Nightly rate: | $10 |
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Just to update information already given here July 12 2017
There is now a charge , it's either a 5 dollar per night without the provided camping table or 10 dollars with , well worth it.
The dirt road leading down to the site has been worked on and is actually pretty smooth , any vehicle can do it.
Two porta potties on site.
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“Oh be joyful, is that what you're doing? Does your daddy know that's what you're brewin?”
Reviewed 7/11/2017
Nightly rate: | $10 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
I don't know if it's a suggested donation or not, a campground host snuck up on me and, handing me an official looking envelope, asked for $10. "It's only $5 if you don't use a picnic table," he confirmed. We made it down the road without issue in our big ol' van. People had some smal trailers. Just take it slow. Though a f... more
I don't know if it's a suggested donation or not, a campground host snuck up on me and, handing me an official looking envelope, asked for $10.
"It's only $5 if you don't use a picnic table," he confirmed.
We made it down the road without issue in our big ol' van. People had some smal trailers. Just take it slow.
Though a few bars showed up on AT&T and Verizon, they didn't actually deliver any connection. Lots of people here so that's why.
There are free spots all up and down this road, before here, and even more afterwards. The very end of this road is the key spot. ;)
I particularly liked the spot we got as there was about a face cord of wood left behind by the previous campers. Made for a good afternoon of chopping and enough burn to fight off the rain that teased us all night.
Nathan @ Wand'rly would stay here again
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“Expedition Vehicles / High Clearance Only!”
Reviewed 6/26/2017
Nightly rate: | $10 |
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Days stayed: | 0 |
RV Length: | 31' (Class A) |
We went down to take a look at the campground and barely made it down the road in a Jeep! But once down there are a number of tent spots. We did see one large Class C and don't know how he made it down the road! The prices are $5 no picnic table, $10 with. You are able to drive through the river and camp on the other side. L... more
We went down to take a look at the campground and barely made it down the road in a Jeep! But once down there are a number of tent spots. We did see one large Class C and don't know how he made it down the road!
The prices are $5 no picnic table, $10 with.
You are able to drive through the river and camp on the other side. Looks like a fun place play in the river and relax.
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“Hard to believe it's free”
Reviewed 7/7/2016
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | - |
Don't be put off by the road down in. It's a little rough going down but you're rewarded with a nice large gravelled area to park or camp. I pulled in with my Ford TC about 5pm and found a great spot next to the river. The place wasn't crowded at all (weekday). Someone had put in a new fire ring and left a bunch of cut wood right there... more
Don't be put off by the road down in. It's a little rough going down but you're rewarded with a nice large gravelled area to park or camp. I pulled in with my Ford TC about 5pm and found a great spot next to the river. The place wasn't crowded at all (weekday). Someone had put in a new fire ring and left a bunch of cut wood right there by the river and as I looked around I saw some stacks in other places as well. There are some great tent spots in the woods next to the river too. All in all you couldn't find a better place to camp unless you're looking for something very secluded. It does get cold at night here, this morn July 7th was 36 when I awoke.
Jimi_G would stay here again
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noted 6/8/2021
Campsite available through reservations only. The cost per night ranges from $10-$30 per night depending on the type of site. Reservation are made at: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10040591?start=20
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- fishing
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
Pets
- pets
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