Best Tent Camping near Crested Butte, CO

Near Crested Butte, CO, and surrounded by the Rocky Mountains are some of the best camping and skiing opportunities in the state. The Colorado Rockies are crisscrossed with mountain bike and ski trails campers can enjoy throughout the year. Campgrounds in the area put you close to wilderness areas where you can spot deer, bears and other wildlife. In the fall, campsites alight with colorful foliage on the quaking aspen trees. RV drivers can stock up on supplies at the shops on Elk Avenue before heading out along the West Elk Loop Scenic and Historic Byway for a beautiful drive.

Best Tent Sites Near Crested Butte, Colorado (59)

    1. Portal Campground

    27 Reviews
    Aspen, CO
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 925-3445

    "We stayed here for most of our camping trip to Colorado and loved it! It's easily the most beautiful campground we've stayed at. There's only ~5 sites, each with a picnic table and fire ring."

    "This was a stunning campground tucked away high up in the mountains on Independence pass."

    2. Campfire Ranch on the Taylor

    4 Reviews
    Almont, CO
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (833) 226-7227

    $70 / night

    "This is a tent only site but it was great.  There is a host on-site who is very helpful.  The restrooms are very clean.  The tent sites are great and there is unlimited firewood. "

    "I had the pleasure of going with a group of 8 and we had 1 site and become good friends with our neighbors by the end of it."

    3. Four Pass Loop - West Maroon to Buckskin

    3 Reviews
    Snowmass Village, CO
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 963-2266

    "Make sure to get the passes over before noon as your likely to get a lightning storm not much after noon. It's has been to date the most rewarding hike me and my daughter's have done."

    "The last campsite had the most people, which was the one by Snowmass Lake."

    4. Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness - Crater Lake Campground

    2 Reviews
    Snowmass Village, CO
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 945-2521

    $10 / night

    "Its about a 2 mile hike in, but its a great, easy hike and the campsite makes it totally worth it. The views of Maroon bells at crater lake are unbelievable. There is wildlife everywhere."

    "Snowmass lake is on the 4 pass loop trek near Aspen. You have to hike in either covering 3 passes going clockwise from maroon bells or 1 pass going counterclockwise."

    5. Gunnison National Forest Erickson Springs Campground

    2 Reviews
    Marble, CO
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 527-4131

    "I came with my car around 5pm but I'd say best time to secure is between 9am-2pm on Friday. Obvs if you can get there Thursday or earlier you'll have no problems."

    "Beautiful hiking and creek near by. It was a stop off for us, as we tra eled all day . We Disperse camp and this was a good over nighter."

    6. Granite Tent Campground

    1 Review
    Almont, CO
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 874-6600

    "Nice camping area for tents near the river. Close to the highway"

    7. East Maroon Portal Picnic Site

    1 Review
    Snowmass Village, CO
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 925-3445

    "Great little spot, saw a couple coyotes but they were just curious and walked by. Loves this location, granted it was the winter so there was no traffic after 5 pm and before 10 am"

    8. Castle Creek Campground

    2 Reviews
    Aspen, CO
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 319-2670

    "Drive to the end of the road to experience the best of views. Dispersed camping also avaliable for 4x4"

    9. McClure Campground

    6 Reviews
    Gunnison National Forest, CO
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 874-6600

    "Of course Marble has showers which are worth the extra price to some but McClure had the most important item which was a clean vault toilet."

    "Spent one night here, besides being right off the highway this place is amazing! Close to Marble which worked well for me."

    10. Maroon Creek Campground 4

    1 Review
    Aspen, CO
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 319-2670
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Tent Camping Reviews near Crested Butte, CO

1556 Reviews of 59 Crested Butte Campgrounds



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Crested Butte, Colorado, offers a stunning backdrop for tent camping enthusiasts, with a variety of well-reviewed campgrounds that cater to outdoor lovers seeking adventure and tranquility.

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Crested Butte, CO?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Crested Butte, CO is Portal Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 27 reviews.

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