Lake Irwin
Crested Butte, Colorado · 10,354 ft · In Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
Photos: Share the Experience, Larry Vannes
Wildfire 42 mi NE: Willow, 7,359 acres, 92% contained
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 10,354 ft (3,156 m)10,354 ft3,156 m
Sites25
Lake Irwin lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 002Standard · accessible · up to 6 people40 ft
- 003Standard · up to 6 people35 ft
- 004Standard · up to 6 people30 ft
- 006Standard · up to 6 people25 ft
- 007Standard · up to 6 people20 ft
- 008Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 009Standard · up to 6 people20 ft
- 010Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 011Standard · up to 6 people30 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 20 staff entries left out.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
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About
Overview
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. Facilities
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Lake Irwin: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedChance T-storms, 95% chance of rain38°24°
- ThuPartly Sunny, 14% chance of rain38°19°
- FriSunny43°23°
- SatSunny, 3% chance of rain45°29°
- SunSlight Chance Snow Showers, 23% chance of rain42°26°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the map
Kebler Pass Designated Camping Area
Public Land · 2.0 mi · Crested Butte
Splains Gulch Designated Camping Area
Public Land · 2.6 mi · Crested Butte
Horse Ranch Park (Dispersed)-Paonia RD
Other · 3.2 mi · Crested Butte
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 8.2 mi
Camp site
Crested Butte, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Gunnison National Forest
- 9.1 mi
Camp site
Crested Butte, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Gunnison National Forest
- 11 mi
Camp site
Somerset, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Gunnison National Forest
- 12 mi
Camp site
Crested Butte, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Gunnison National Forest
- 12 mi
Camp site
Sapinero, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Gunnison National Forest
- 13 mi
Camp site
Snowmass Village, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · White River National Forest
Location and contact
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