Best Tent Camping near Gunnison National Forest

Looking for the best campgrounds near Gunnison National Forest, CO? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Gunnison National Forest and user-submitted reviews.

Best Tent Sites Near Gunnison National Forest (46)

    1. McClure Campground

    6 Reviews
    Gunnison National Forest, CO
    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."

    2. Gunnison National Forest Erickson Springs Campground

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

    "Great little place in the Gunnison National Forest. Had my folks go late morning and secure a spot. I came with my car around 5pm but I'd say best time to secure is between 9am-2pm on Friday."

    "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."

    3. Four Pass Loop - West Maroon to Buckskin

    3 Reviews
    Snowmass Village, CO
    17 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. Thompson Creek Campground

    2 Reviews
    Carbondale, CO
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 876-9000

    "We have stayed in the designated spots down by the stream, and also up the steep, dirt road to the dispersed sites past the designated spots."

    5. Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness - Crater Lake Campground

    2 Reviews
    Snowmass Village, CO
    19 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."

    6. Lower Prince Creek Campground

    1 Review
    Carbondale, CO
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 876-9000

    "This is a BLM site with five primitive camping sites available. However there is a bathroom. I didn't locate any potable water spigots."

    7. East Maroon Portal Picnic Site

    1 Review
    Snowmass Village, CO
    20 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. Portal Campground

    26 Reviews
    Aspen, CO
    38 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."

    9. Silver Bar

    1 Review
    Aspen, CO
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 963-2266

    $15 / night

    "Small campground with clean vault toilets. Private and easy access to the creek behind site 4. Site 4 was definitely the best. Only annoying thing was paying $10 vehicle fee."

    10. Maroon Creek Campground 4

    1 Review
    Aspen, CO
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 319-2670
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Tent Camping Reviews near Gunnison National Forest

1174 Reviews of 46 Gunnison National Forest Campgrounds



Guide to Gunnison National Forest

Tent camping near Gunnison National Forest in Colorado offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature, with a variety of well-reviewed sites that cater to outdoor enthusiasts.

Local Attractions for Tent Campers

Tent Campers Appreciate These Amenities

Tent Campers Like These Nearby Activities

  • Enjoy wildlife watching and hiking at Crested Butte - Gothic dispersed camping, where the stunning scenery is complemented by the chance to see deer and other animals.
  • The Silver Bar campground allows for easy access to nearby rivers, perfect for fishing and relaxing by the water.
  • Experience the thrill of hiking the challenging trails at Soap Creek #443, where you can enjoy the rugged beauty of the Colorado landscape.

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Gunnison National Forest?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Gunnison National Forest is McClure Campground with a 3.8-star rating from 6 reviews.

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