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Poverty Gulch 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 · 32.8 mi
Coordinates
38.9566, -107.0789
Last verified
September 18, 2026
38.9566° N · 107.0789° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Designated camping area in Poverty Gulch, close to Crested Butte. 7 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 Poverty Gulch Camping Area free?

Yes. Poverty Gulch Camping Area is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Poverty Gulch Camping Area?

From Crested Butte take County Road 317 north to the junction with County Road 734. Follow County Road 734 for 8.5 miles to the Pittsburg and the junction with Forest Road 552. Take Forest Road 552, designated campsites may be found along the road. High clearance, 4x4 vehicles required.

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What are the rules at Poverty Gulch 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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