Slate River Road Designated Dispersed - CLOSED
Reviewed May. 29, 2021

One of My Favorite Spots in Colorado

Good luck finding an Air BNB in Crested Butte. If you're smart, you'll bring a tent and set up camp here off of Slate River road. The camping incredible. The dispersed spots fill up quickly though, especially in the summer but it's obvious why. Don't expect typical campground amenities, these are just dirt pull offs with the occasional fire ring from the previous visitors. Mountain bikers frequent the area and line the road in the summer months. Some single track trails are close to some of the more southeastern spots but you're still not a very far drive from town out here. Slate River runs through the valley where the dispersed camping exists and offers a cool reprieve on the warm summer days and the rising ridge lines on either side are beautiful. If you take the road far enough, you can get to iconic crystal mill as well but I haven't made the trek so I can't speak to what that drive looks like. As far as this dispersed camping goes, no need for a 4WD or high clearance, these sites are easily accessible.

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  • Review photo of Slate River Road Designated Dispersed - CLOSED by Charles G., May 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Slate River Road Designated Dispersed - CLOSED by Charles G., May 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Slate River Road Designated Dispersed - CLOSED by Charles G., May 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Slate River Road Designated Dispersed - CLOSED by Charles G., May 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Slate River Road Designated Dispersed - CLOSED by Charles G., May 29, 2021