Best camping near Crested Butte

66 campgrounds · 66 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Crested Butte, Colorado — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 66 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Oh-Be-Joyful Campground
#1 Oh-Be-Joyful Campground Fair
6.2 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Hydrologic Outlook· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Oh-Be-Joyful Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience for…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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Gothic Campground
#2 Gothic Campground Fair
6.5 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Hydrologic Outlook· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Gothic Campground, near Crested Butte, Colorado, offers primitive, first-come, first-served campsites with no reservations or fees. It has a few established sites with picnic…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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Gothic
#3 Gothic Fair
6.5 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Hydrologic Outlook· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Gothic camping area near Crested Butte, Colorado offers mainly dispersed camping with a few primitive, undeveloped campsites—no reservations or permits required, and it's free…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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Gothic Campground - Gunnison RD
#4 Gothic Campground - Gunnison RD Fair
6.6 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Hydrologic Outlook· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Gothic Campground, near Crested Butte in Colorado’s Gunnison National Forest, offers 4 first-come, first-served established campsites (no reservations or permits required) with…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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Cement Creek
#5 Cement Creek Fair
7.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Hydrologic Outlook· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Cement Creek Campground in Colorado offers stunning mountain views and is a great base for hiking, fishing, and exploring the nearby town of Crested Butte. The campground has 13…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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Cement Creek Campground - Gunnison RD
#6 Cement Creek Campground - Gunnison RD Fair
7.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Hydrologic Outlook· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Cement Creek Campground, located along Gunnison Rd in Colorado, is a fantastic camping destination for nature enthusiasts. The campground offers several amenities to enhance the…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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Pearl Pass Dispersed Camping
#7 Pearl Pass Dispersed Camping Fair
8.1 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 71°F
Pearl Pass Dispersed Camping is located in the beautiful state of Colorado and offers campers a unique and secluded camping experience. As a dispersed camping area, there are no…
Why 100: 39 things to do within 15 mi
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Lake Irwin Campground - Gunnison RD
#8 Lake Irwin Campground - Gunnison RD Fair
10.4 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Hydrologic Outlook· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Lake Irwin Campground, located in the Gunnison Road camping area in Colorado, offers a tranquil and scenic camping experience. Nestled in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, this…
Why 100: 26 things to do within 15 mi
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Lake Irwin
#9 Lake Irwin Fair
10.5 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Hydrologic Outlook· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Lake Irwin camping area, located in the state of Colorado, is a picturesque destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Situated in the stunning Gunnison National Forest, this campground…
Why 100: 26 things to do within 15 mi
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Mosca Campground - Gunnison RD
#10 Mosca Campground - Gunnison RD Fair
11.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Hydrologic Outlook· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Mosca Campground, located in the Gunnison Rd camping area in the state of Colorado, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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Mosca
#11 Mosca Fair
11.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Hydrologic Outlook· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Mosca camping area, located in the state of Colorado, offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides well-maintained fire pits, picnic tables, and…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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Horse Ranch Park (Dispersed)-Paonia RD
#12 Horse Ranch Park (Dispersed)-Paonia RD Fair
13.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Hydrologic Outlook· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Horse Ranch Park (Dispersed)-Paonia Rd camping area is located in the picturesque state of Colorado. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, this campground offers a unique…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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Silver Queen
#13 Silver Queen Good
14.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Silver Queen camping area is located in the state of Colorado and offers a variety of amenities for campers. The campground provides tent and RV camping options with…
Why 100: 26 things to do within 15 mi
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Silver Queen Campground
#14 Silver Queen Campground Good
14.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Silver Queen Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the beautiful state of Colorado. Situated in an idyllic natural setting, this campground offers a range of…
Why 100: 26 things to do within 15 mi
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Silver Bell Campground
#15 Silver Bell Campground Good
15.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Silver Bell Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the beautiful state of Colorado. Situated in a scenic wilderness setting, this campground offers a range of…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Crested Butte

The Crested Butte area has 66 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best camping near Crested Butte

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