About this campground
Lake Irwin Campground in Gunnison Colorado 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.
Lake Irwin Campground is bordered on the eastern side by Lake Irwin and the western side by the Ruby Mountain Range. This rugged terrain provides challenging mountain biking and hiking. The lake is usually so full of fish you can see them rise to the calm surface. The area is very picturesque and filled with wildflowers in July and August.
What campers say
Lake Irwin Campground sits on a scenic lake with strong mountain views and good hiking and fishing opportunities. It's popular, family-friendly, and often busy on weekends; sites are first-come, first-served so plan accordingly. Campsites offer basic amenities such as fire rings, picnic tables and pit toilets; restroom condition reports vary and facilities appear somewhat dated. There is no on-site water or RV dump, with town services a short drive away. Roads into the area can be rough, so avoid low-clearance vehicles. Expect a beautiful but active lakeside experience rather than a secluded, quiet retreat.
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Amenities
Sites
- Back-In
Setting
- Mountains
- Forest
- Lake
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- .GOV
- .RECREATION
- Bathrooms
- Biking
- Boating
- Campfire
- Dogs
- Family Friendly
- Firepits
- Fishing
- Forest Service
- Hiking
- Motorcycle
- Mountain Biking
- National Forest
- Off-Roading
- Park
- Pets
- Primitive
- Public Park
- Pull-In
- Remote
- Rural
- RV
- Scenic
- Shade
- Tents
- Tourist
- Trails
- Trees
- US Forest Service
- Walking Trail
- Water
- Wildlife
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Location
- Address
- 216 North Colorado Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
- GPS
- 38.8810° N, 107.1071° W
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