Lake Irwin

Photo · Share the Experience, Larry Vannes

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

45Sites

99 ftMax rig

The place

Lake Irwin Campground is situated on the western banks of its picturesque namesake lake, approximately 9 miles from Crested Butte, Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its abundant trail opportunities, fishing and beautiful scenery. Recreation Mountain biking and hiking are popular activities in this challenging, rugged terrain. Canoeing and fishing are favorite pastimes as well. The lake is usually so full of fish, one can see them rise to the calm surface. Facilities The campground offers several single-family campsites, some of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Keep reading

Currently no water is provided, please bring your own. Natural Features The campground is set high in the Colorado Rockies at an elevation of 10,200 feet. Summer days are cool and afternoon showers are common. Nights can be chilly. Lake Irwin borders the campground on the east, and the Ruby Mountain Range lies to the west. Vivid wildflowers fill the landscape during July and August. Most campsites are shaded by mature Englemann spruce and subalpine fir trees. The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests are located on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains. Together, the three forests cover 2.9 million acres in the central and southern Rocky Mountains, south of the Colorado River and west of the Continental Divide. Nearby Attractions The charming town of Crested Butte is a short drive from the campground. The former coal mining town offers a variety of outdoor activities, dining and shopping options and annual festivals, like the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 45

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
LAKE	001	tent only nonelectric	—	—
LAKE	002	rv nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
LAKE	003	rv nonelectric	35 ft	—
LAKE	004	rv nonelectric	30 ft	—
LAKE	006	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
LAKE	007	rv nonelectric	20 ft	—
LAKE	008	tent only nonelectric	—	—
LAKE	009	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LAKE	010	tent only nonelectric	—	—
LAKE	011	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
LAKE	012	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
LAKE	013	tent only nonelectric	—	—
LAKE	014	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
LAKE	015	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
LAKE	018	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LAKE	019	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LAKE	021	tent only nonelectric	—	—
LAKE	022	tent only nonelectric	—	—
LAKE	024	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
LAKE	025	tent only nonelectric	—	—
LAKE	026	rv nonelectric	30 ft	—
LAKE	027	rv nonelectric	99 ft	—
LAKE	028	standard nonelectric	99 ft	—
LAKE	030	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
LAKE	032	tent only nonelectric	—	—
MANAGEMENT	XXX	management	99 ft	—	yes
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SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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This campground sits in CO-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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