Slumgullion
Its 21 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Slumgullion is a National Forest campground near Lake City, Colorado.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Slumgullion 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
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 21
- ✓ Toilets
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 11,200 ft
37.9867, -107.2236 in Hinsdale. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Slumgullion?
No. Slumgullion is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Slumgullion?
Camping at Slumgullion is free.
How many campsites does Slumgullion have?
Slumgullion has 21 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Slumgullion?
No. Slumgullion has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Slumgullion?
Slumgullion is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Slumgullion
Silver Jack Reservoir's mapped center point is 24 miles from Slumgullion in a straight line. Current water level: Silver Jack Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.
Hot springs nearby
Nearest to Slumgullion, in straight-line miles: Box Canyon Hot Springs (hot spring, 24 miles), Ouray Hot Springs (hot spring, 25 miles), and Orvis Hot Springs (hot spring, 30 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- 12
- Season
- May 19 to Sept. 29
- Fee
- Single Site: $18 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
Williams Creek - Sites
- 23
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Lake City and campgrounds in Hinsdale.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30