Lake Irwin
Its 25 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $24 per vehicle. Lake Irwin is a National Forest campground near Crested Butte, Colorado.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- 99 ft
- Max RV length
Lake Irwin sits inside Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per vehicle
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 25
- Tent sites
- 9
- RV sites
- 6
- Accessible sites
- 3
- Max RV length
- 99 ft
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Pets allowed
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets and pets allowed. No potable water.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
25 sites; 3 pull-through; the longest takes a 99 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | LAKE | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 001 |
| 002 | LAKE | Rv nonelectric | 40 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book site 002 |
| 003 | LAKE | Rv nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 003 |
| 004 | LAKE | Rv nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 004 |
| 006 | LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 006 |
| 007 | LAKE | Rv nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 007 |
| 008 | LAKE | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 008 |
| 009 | LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 009 |
| 010 | LAKE | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 010 |
| 011 | LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 011 |
| 012 | LAKE | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Pull-through | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book site 012 |
| 013 | LAKE | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 013 |
| 014 | LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 014 |
| 015 | LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 015 |
| 018 | LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 018 |
| 019 | LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 019 |
| 021 | LAKE | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 021 |
| 022 | LAKE | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 022 |
| 024 | LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 024 |
| 025 | LAKE | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 025 |
| 026 | LAKE | Rv nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 026 |
| 027 | LAKE | Rv nonelectric | 99 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 027 |
| 028 | LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 99 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 028 |
| 030 | LAKE | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 030 |
| 032 | LAKE | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 032 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 10,355 ft
38.8793, -107.1074 in Gunnison. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Lake Irwin?
Sites at Lake Irwin are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232153).
How much does it cost to camp at Lake Irwin?
Camping at Lake Irwin costs Single Site: $24 per vehicle.
How many campsites does Lake Irwin have?
Lake Irwin has 25 campsites, including 9 tent sites and 6 RV sites. 3 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Lake Irwin?
Yes, 3 sites are designated accessible at Lake Irwin.
Are there pull-through sites at Lake Irwin?
Recreation.gov lists 3 pull-through sites at Lake Irwin: site 002, site 008, and site 012.
Is there drinking water at Lake Irwin?
No. Lake Irwin has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Lake Irwin?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lake Irwin.
Who manages Lake Irwin?
Lake Irwin is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Lake Irwin
Paonia Reservoir's mapped center point is 14 miles from Lake Irwin in a straight line. Current water level: Paonia Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.
Hot springs and swimming nearby
Nearest to Lake Irwin, in straight-line miles: Conundrum Hot Springs (hot spring, 15 miles), Crater Lake (swimming hole, 16 miles), and Penny Hot Springs (hot spring, 25 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Oh Be Joyful Campground - Sites
- 29
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per vehicle
Gothic - Sites
- 6
- Season
- June 13 to Sept. 29
- Fee
- Single Site: $18 per night
- Sites
- 1
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $14 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Crested Butte and campgrounds in Gunnison.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01