Lake Irwin

US Forest Service · Colorado

Lake Irwin in Colorado. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 939 public campsites we map in Colorado.

Lake Irwin Campground is situated on the western banks of its picturesque namesake lake, approximately 9 miles from Crested Butte, Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its abundant trail opportunities, fishing and beautiful scenery. Recreation Mountain biking and hiking are popular activities in this challenging, rugged terrain. Canoeing and fishing are favorite pastimes as well. The lake is usually so full of fish, one can see them rise to the calm surface.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$24/night

Booking

Reservation required

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Number of sites

160

Phone

970-349-6348

Coordinates

38.88111, -107.10694

Nearest sites we map

• Kebler Pass Camping Area3 km · US Forest Service
• Splains Gulch Camping Area4 km · US Forest Service
• Oh Be Joyful Campground7 km · Bureau of Land Management
• Musicians Camp Camping Area7 km · US Forest Service
• Oh Be Joyful Recreation Area7 km · Bureau of Land Management
• River Flats Campground8 km · Bureau of Land Management

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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