Cattle frequently graze through this dispersed camping area in Gunnison National Forest, creating an active ranch atmosphere that some campers find charming while others consider disruptive. The US Forest Service manages this drive-in and walk-in site where RVs, trailers, and tents share open grassland spaces. Weekend evenings bring crowds of mixed camping styles, from big rigs to backpacking tents, making early arrival essential for securing preferred spots.
Toilets provide basic facilities while campfires and alcohol remain permitted throughout the area. The site accommodates large RVs alongside tent campers, though the busy weekend atmosphere means solitude seekers might prefer Gunnison National Forest Cement Creek Campground for a more structured camping experience.
Description
Due to new ordinance in Crested Butte in 2024, this area is no longer allowing dispersed camping. Please camp in the established campgrounds nearby.
Map & DirectionsBrush Creek Tent City is located in Colorado near Crested Butte
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
38.89619529 N
106.8847198 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
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 59 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs 54 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 4 hrs 18 min from Denver, CO
- 4 hrs 27 min from Boulder, CO
