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Almont Campground

Almont Campground, near Gunnison, Colorado, is a straightforward spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. It’s a first-come, first-served setup, making it easy to swing by and snag a site for just $12 a night, or even less if you have a senior pass.

The campground has a few small sites for tents and RVs, each equipped with fire rings and picnic tables. Visitors have mentioned the beautiful river nearby, which adds a nice touch of nature and some soothing sounds, although you might hear a bit of road noise from the highway. As one camper noted, “Most of the noise comes from the river, which is relaxing.”

If you’re into fishing, this place is a solid choice, with good access to the river for casting a line. The area is surrounded by stunning views, and the night sky offers a great chance to catch a glimpse of the Milky Way due to minimal light pollution. Just keep in mind that the facilities are basic, with vault toilets and no running water, so come prepared.

For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, Almont Campground is conveniently located near Crested Butte, making it a perfect base for exploring the surrounding national forest. Whether you’re just passing through or planning a longer stay, this campground has a lot to offer for a simple and enjoyable camping experience.

Description

National Forest

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

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Location

Almont Campground is located in Colorado

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Coordinates

38.6553 N
106.855628 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

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Reviewed Jul. 19, 2024

River and Road Noise

Convenient campground about 10min north of Gunnison. First Come First Serve. Only $9 a night if you have the Interagenct Pass. $18 otherwise. Limited cell coverage. Only 5 small camper sites and I think 5 tent Only sites. Good spot to fly fish.

Site1
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Almont Campground by Berton M., July 19, 2024
  • Review photo of Almont Campground by Berton M., July 19, 2024
Reviewed Jul. 10, 2022

Quick and Easy

Stopped here on my way to Grand Teton National Park, from southwest Missouri. It’s a pretty standard campground. Had vault toilets, but no TP. I stayed at site 9, which is down a small hill, but the tent site is tucked back into the willows, allowed for some privacy. $14 for a night. Each site has a fire ring and a picnic table. No cell service with Consumer Cellular.

Site9
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed May. 19, 2022

Good Cheap Site Under Crested Butte

Yes it's near the highway, but I don't think I ever even noticed that. The noise is not bad. Most of the noise comes from the river, which is relaxing. If you come in an off season like spring, there's no way to pay at the kiosk so stay is free.

Couldn't stay in Crested Butte so this 30 minute drive South did the trick!

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Almont Campground by Jack W., May 19, 2022
  • Review photo of Almont Campground by Jack W., May 19, 2022
  • Review photo of Almont Campground by Jack W., May 19, 2022
Reviewed Mar. 29, 2021

Thanks for campsite

We were happy to see this site since all the sites we have tried have been closed due to snow or mud. In the summer this would be a beautiful little site. Spaces are tight,road is very much pot holed. Traffic is noisy. River is beautiful. If this was a couple of miles off highway it would be perfect. Have to search for kiosk

Reviewed Nov. 23, 2020

Lucky find!

On a roadtrip from Houston to Vegas.. my darling fiancée and I had planned on stopping in crested butte but couldn’t manage to make it there in time and we just so happened to find this campsite along the road we were traveling and good lord I’ve never been so happy with a campground!!!!! One of my favorite stays along this week long trip!

Only downside was that it was very close to the road but that’s not enough for me to take down a star! Easy self pay right up front, bathroom, nice trails, and the views here were unlike anything I’d seen off the side of any old road!

The pictures are amazing but they still do no justice!!

Campsite was clean, there was only 1 other camper, few was just $12(if I recall correctly) and honestly I would paid well over that amount for this spot!

Each campsite has a small trail behind it that leads to a river with a towering cliff on the other side. Yes... I went to all the campsites and went through all their little hidden trails to see which one had the prettiest sights and I tell you what.. they were all amazing! Especially this one that had rocks that you could walk on out over the water. It was a campers dream 😍

I would and have been suggesting this spot to anyone traveling through Gunnison, CO!!!

  • Review photo of Almont Campground by Tiffany B., November 23, 2020
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Reviewed Jul. 21, 2020

Small, primative sites between 135 and the Gunnison river.

Small, primative campground just off 135 on the way to Crested Butte. (10 minutes to Gunnison and 20 from Crested Butte. Just south of town of Almont). About five tent sites on north side of the campground and some camper/trailer sites on the south side. Fire pits at each site. Picnic tables. Stayed in a tent. No problems. Can hear traffic on 135, but it quiets down at night. Pit toilet is clean with usual odors. Apparently there is some electricity available on the camper/trailer side. Bear safe trash dumpsters. This is a bear site so care needs to be taken. Self pay envelopes and drop tube at the kiosk at entrance. Pd $12, but is $6 if have one of the senior passes as it’s on national forest land. If you’re pretty self sufficient and looking for a nice bargain, this is a good site. Had a great view of the milky way over the campsite as minimal light pollution.

  • Review photo of Almont Campground by Amy S., July 21, 2020
  • Review photo of Almont Campground by Amy S., July 21, 2020
  • Review photo of Almont Campground by Amy S., July 21, 2020
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