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Brush Creek Camping Area

USFS · Camping Area · Free

Free

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Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Camping Area
Hours
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Nearest dump station
Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 22.2 mi
Coordinates
38.8868, -106.9008
Last verified
September 18, 2026
38.8868° N · 106.9008° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Designated camping area in the Brush Creek drainage, close to Crested Butte. 13 sites are available and camping is allowed only in designated sites. Each site has a fire ring and is marked with a unit marker.

From the USFS.

Is Brush Creek Camping Area free?

Yes. Brush Creek Camping Area is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Brush Creek Camping Area?

From Crested Butte, take CO-135 South 2 miles and turn left on Brush Creek Rd (FS-738). Follow Brush Creek Rd to find designated campsites along the road on forest lands.

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What are the rules at Brush Creek Camping Area?

This is bear country: campers must properly store food and other attractants.

Nearby

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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