Lake Irwin Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost: Fee charged
Managed by: USFS
Type: Campground
Reservations: recreation.gov
Nearest dump station: Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 33.1 mi
Coordinates: 38.8793, -107.1074
Last verified: September 18, 2026

38.8793° N · 107.1074° W

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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Lake Irwin Campground is bordered on the east by Lake Irwin and on the west by the Ruby Mountains. This rugged terrain provides challenging mountain biking and hiking nearby, and the fishing is excellent. The area is very picturesque and filled with wildflowers in July and August.
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Is Lake Irwin Campground free?

No. Lake Irwin Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.

How do I get to Lake Irwin Campground?

From Crested Butte, CO, travel west on Gunnison County Road 12, Kebler Pass Road, for 6.5 miles to Forest Road 826, Lake Irwin Road. Continue on Forest Road 826 for two miles to the campground.

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What are the rules at Lake Irwin Campground?

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

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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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