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Dispersed Camping
Slate River Dispersed Sites - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Slate River Dispersed Sites are located near Crested Butte, Colorado, offering a terrain of open spaces and riverbanks. Summer temperatures range from 40°F to 75°F, while winter temperatures can drop to 0°F. Nearby attractions include the Crested Butte Mountain Resort and the Gunnison National Forest, providing opportunities for hiking and skiing.
Description
Due to new ordinance in 2024, dispersed is no longer allowed in the Crested Butte Area. Please use designated established campgrounds.
Detours Nearby
Paradise Divide Dispersed Camping - NO LONGER DISPERSED
13 min away
Kebler Pass Designated Dispersed - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
35 min away
Drive Time
- 3 hrs from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs 55 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 4 hrs 19 min from Denver, CO
- 4 hrs 28 min from Boulder, CO
Location
Slate River Dispersed Sites - PERMANENTLY CLOSED is located in Colorado
Coordinates
38.925102447189545 N
107.04105375595651 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 11/19/25
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 11/19/25
- 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
- Alcohol
- Pets
- 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.
