Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Crested Butte, CO

The tent sites are kind of centralized, not a lot of privacy. With that said, the sites were level and the facilities were fine. Good location, not far from crested butte.

4x4 recommended, I managed to get in to a deeper site with my Prius though. Bugs not bad, creek water tastes great (with filter). Some of the best views I’ve seen in CO. 20 minutes from Crested Butte. Very quiet and serene. 10/10 go here!

This campsite was a nice creekside getaway! It had community bathrooms that included a sink with soap and even a shower! They had a general store that was accessible and had any goods that you may have forgotten. Overall this was a very clean and safe campsite with beautiful scenery. About an hour out from Crested Butte, this was great for a weekend getaway.

Just past the Oh Be Joyful Campground. GPS Coordinates: 38.93123,-107.05068 I spent two nights in a row here in mid August. There were plenty of people near by but I didn’t feel over crowded. Things to know: •Verizon service was decent •15-20 min from Crested Butte proper •Vaulted toilets near my coordinates •River/stream near by for rinsing off if need be, be warned tho it is quite cold. •If, by chance, this location is full, you can continue driving along the road and there are miles and miles of available spots.

Oh do enjoy!

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.

The Gunnison KOA is in a beautiful setting with large trees that is about 75 yards from the river. The spaces are generously sized, although the camping sites could use power outlets. They are very kid and pet friendly; and have a dog park. There is a friendly donkey who roams the grounds, so make sure your 4 legged friends are okay around bigger animals. The bathrooms are clean and functional. The same could not be said for the dishwashing station that is outdoors. It is in horrible condition, including a dripping faucet. Also, be aware that you are very close to the river and there is a mosquito and moisture problem. Even with these minor problems, this is still a great place to stay.

We had such a great time here. Easy to find first come first served space on a Tuesday. Each spot has a fire pit with grill grate and picnic table with plenty of space for tent(s). My dog loved swimming in the lake and we loved paddle boarding. Vault toilets in decent shape. Would definitely come back. Overall beautiful scenery and a quick drive into crested butte

one of our favorite campgrounds by Crested Butte. super close to lake. close to awesome hikes. not too far from town. you can fish, kayak, or paddle board on lake. great views of Ruby Range.

We camped here for a couple nights and it was an amazing campground. Loved the clean sites, vault toilets, accepts reservations, spread out sites, proximity to Crested Butte and all the wildlife that visited the campground.

This campground is absolutely incredible. With sites right next to the Slate River, the views are amazing. To get to the campground you head out of Crested Butte and down a minimally maintained road, down to the valley.

Access is by a gravel road that can get narrow in a few places but nothing that if everyone is considerate would prohibit forward motion. If you have a 4x4 there are a few sites that you can get to for more privacy but I wouldn’t try a trailer or anything larger that a 20’ motorhomes.

However there is a large open area that can accommodate motorhomes and trailers. We have a 30’ trailer and were able to grab a site with a nice view of Mt. Crested Butte. The area can accommodate tents, trailers, and RV’s. There were a couple 5th wheel rigs apx. 35’ but everything else was the same as our 30’ or smaller.

The town of Crested Butte is 15 minutes away as well as access to tones of MTB trails and hikes.

We got the site closest to the bathrooms and couldn’t have been happier. Great views of Mt Crested Butte and Whetstone. A lot of sites require 4WD to get to but there are still good sites that can be accessed with 2WD sedan.

I had a fun and enjoyable trip to this campground, but be aware there are little to no trees or shade. Summer trips get hot, so a canopy is needed for shade. Most sites are close enough to the water to walk down to the reservoir but there was also plenty of parking spaces. I had consistent cell service for both phone service and 4g. I did several trips into Gunnison and Crested Butte for hiking and exploration. Great place to camp to explore this area of Colorado.

Hard to complain about a free campsite amir 15 minutes away from the center of crested Butte. Very primitive pit toilet with no other amenities but lots of great sites to choose from. One has to travel down a dirt road for a few miles but it is in good shape.

This is a small campground up a dirt road above Crested Butte. The whole area is closed to camping usually until mid June or July. It is also blessed with more wildflowers, mountain views, and perfect trails than you can imagine. If it's full drive up to Washington gulch for dispersed camping of equal beauty.

This campground is in the middle of one of the prettiest places in Colorado. Crested Butte is an amazing place to begin with but this campground makes it even better. Most sites are next to the creek or at least close enough to hear the peaceful flow of water. Some sites require fording creek so make sure to bring a 4WD or AWD in case the water is high. Additionally some sites may require you to park 50-100 yards away. First come first served, 5-10$ a site. I will be going back again this summer!

Great spot for fishing, waking up to river sounds, and sage brush Mountain Views. Lots of four wheelers/RVs so if you’re looking for something more remote and tent only this is not the place! We used it as an overnight spot for tent camping between Leadville and crested butte and that worked perfectly.

Gothic Campground is a spot where reservations/fees are needed. However, along this whole road are a variety of dispersed sites as well, all the way to paradise basin, which is quite the 4x4 road and loops around to Pittsburg/Musicians Camp and back into Crested Butte. Great scenery, can be quite cold. Great sites all along, it’ll be an adventure if you go for dispersed.

Nice camping spot near crested butte. Campgrounds are pretty close together so not a lot of privacy. I stayed in site 3 which is just the right size if you’re car camping. There were just 2/5 sites left on a Thursday night. Bathroom is clean. Most of the sites had little fire rings - just don’t forget to drown your fire. No service for AT&T

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!