Fire rings and a portable restroom mark several designated sites at this dispersed campground in Gunnison National Forest. The US Forest Service manages this drive-in and walk-in access area, though campers report heavy mosquito activity during mid-summer visits.
Sites accommodate both vehicle camping and tent setups, with campfires permitted throughout the area. The forest setting provides mountain views that one reviewer noted, while the combination of marked sites and basic facilities offers more structure than typical dispersed camping. Alcohol is allowed on-site, and fees apply for overnight stays, though the exact pricing varies by season.
Description
Due to new ordinance in 2024, dispersed camping is no longer allowed in this area.
Map & DirectionsBrush Creek Campground is located in Colorado near Crested Butte
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
38.88675561 N
106.9006619 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/17/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/17/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 51 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs 46 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 4 hrs 10 min from Denver, CO
- 4 hrs 19 min from Boulder, CO
