Oh Be Joyful Campground
Its 29 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Oh Be Joyful Campground is a BLM campground near Gunnison, Colorado.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 5Beautiful View From the Campground Entrance Road. Photo: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- BLM
- Managed by
- 58 ft
- Max RV length
It sits 0.3 miles outside the boundary of Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests; its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- BLM
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 29
- RV sites
- 13
- Group sites
- 1
- Walk-in sites
- 15
- Accessible sites
- 12
- Max RV length
- 58 ft
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Fire rings and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
29 sites in 3 loops; the longest takes a 58 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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Group Campsite | Group tent only area nonelectric | 18 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book loop Group Campsite, site 18 |
| 1 | Main Loop | Rv nonelectric | 42 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop Main Loop, site 1 |
| 2 | Main Loop | Rv nonelectric | 32 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop Main Loop, site 2 |
| 3 | Main Loop | Rv nonelectric | 29 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop Main Loop, site 3 |
| 4 | Main Loop | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Parallel | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop Main Loop, site 4 |
| 5 | Main Loop | Rv nonelectric | 46 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop Main Loop, site 5 |
| 6 | Main Loop | Rv nonelectric | 16 ft | Parallel | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop Main Loop, site 6 |
| 7 | Main Loop | Walk to | 16 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Main Loop, site 7 |
| 8 | Main Loop | Walk to | 16 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Main Loop, site 8 |
| 9 | Main Loop | Walk to | 16 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Main Loop, site 9 |
| 10 | Main Loop | Walk to | 16 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Main Loop, site 10 |
| 11 | Main Loop | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Main Loop, site 11 |
| 12 | Main Loop | Rv nonelectric | 58 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop Main Loop, site 12 |
| 13 | Main Loop | Rv nonelectric | 48 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop Main Loop, site 13 |
| 15 | Main Loop | Rv nonelectric | 56 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop Main Loop, site 15 |
| 16 | Main Loop | Rv nonelectric | 36 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book loop Main Loop, site 16 |
| 17 | Main Loop | Rv nonelectric | 36 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book loop Main Loop, site 17 |
| 19 | Oxbow Sites | Rv nonelectric | 20 ft | Parallel | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Oxbow Sites, site 19 |
| 20 | Oxbow Sites | Walk to | 16 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Oxbow Sites, site 20 |
| 21 | Oxbow Sites | Walk to | 16 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Oxbow Sites, site 21 |
| 22 | Oxbow Sites | Walk to | 16 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Oxbow Sites, site 22 |
| 23 | Oxbow Sites | Walk to | 16 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Oxbow Sites, site 23 |
| 24 | Oxbow Sites | Walk to | 16 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Oxbow Sites, site 24 |
| 25 | Oxbow Sites | Walk to | 16 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Oxbow Sites, site 25 |
| 26 | Oxbow Sites | Walk to | 16 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Oxbow Sites, site 26 |
| 27 | Oxbow Sites | Walk to | 16 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Oxbow Sites, site 27 |
| 28 | Oxbow Sites | Walk to | 16 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Oxbow Sites, site 28 |
| 29 | Oxbow Sites | Walk to | 16 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Oxbow Sites, site 29 |
| 30 | Oxbow Sites | Walk to | 16 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Oxbow Sites, site 30 |
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
- 8,962 ft
38.9144, -107.0328 in Gunnison. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Oh Be Joyful Campground?
Sites at Oh Be Joyful Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10040591).
How many campsites does Oh Be Joyful Campground have?
Oh Be Joyful Campground has 29 campsites, including 13 RV sites, 1 group site, and 15 walk-in sites. 12 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Oh Be Joyful Campground?
Yes, 12 sites are designated accessible at Oh Be Joyful Campground.
Are there pull-through sites at Oh Be Joyful Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Oh Be Joyful Campground; 18 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Are dogs allowed at Oh Be Joyful Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Oh Be Joyful Campground.
Who manages Oh Be Joyful Campground?
Oh Be Joyful Campground is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Around Oh Be Joyful Campground
Paonia Reservoir's mapped center point is 17 miles from Oh Be Joyful Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Paonia Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.
Hot springs and swimming nearby
Nearest to Oh Be Joyful Campground, in straight-line miles: Conundrum Hot Springs (hot spring, 10 miles), Crater Lake (swimming hole, 12 miles), and Penny Hot Springs (hot spring, 24 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- 25
- 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
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per vehicle
- Sites
- 13
- Season
- May 23 to Oct. 1
- Fee
- Single Site: $18 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Gunnison and campgrounds in Gunnison.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 5: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)