Lake Irwin Campground and Camping

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About the Campground

This campground is located approximately 7 miles from Crested Butte, Colorado, adjacent to Lake Irwin. High in the Colorado Rockies, at an elevation of 10,200 feet, evenings are cool to cold, with days being cool with frequent afternoon showers. Most sites are shaded by mature Engleman spruce and subalpine fir trees. Restrooms are provided.

Services & Amenities

Within Facility
  • Biking
  • Canoeing
  • Climbing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking Trail
  • Nature Center
  • Photography
  • Restroom
  • Shady
  • Wildlife Viewing

Fees

Peak Season
Jul 13 2010 -
Sep 14 2010
TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC $16.00
STANDARD NONELECTRIC $16.00
RV NONELECTRIC $16.00
MANAGEMENT N/A
Walk In Season
Sep 15 2010 -
Sep 30 2010
TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC $16.00
STANDARD NONELECTRIC $16.00
RV NONELECTRIC $16.00
MANAGEMENT N/A

Alerts and Important Information Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. This campground requires a 2 day minimum stay on weekends. This campground requires a 3 day minimum stay on holiday weekends. Fee only applies to first camping unit. Additional camping units will be charged full price at the campground.

Campground Contact Information

Open From: Jun 18 2010 to Dec 14 2010
Reservation Phone: 877-444-6777
Campground Reservations: Lake Irwin
Campground Phone: 970-642-0566
Customer Service Phone:888-445-1474
Backcountry Permits Phone: 877-550-6777

Montrose, CO
970-642-0566

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More About Lake Irwin Campground

Lake Irwin is a campground located in Montrose, Colorado. This is a US Forest Service campground. All reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777.

To find this campground check the map shown above, or enter -107.1069 latitude, and -107.1069 longitude into your GPS device.

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