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Public LandU.S. Forest Service

Splains Gulch Designated Camping Area

Crested Butte, Colorado · 9,711 ft

Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source

Wildfire 41 mi NE: Willow, 7,359 acres, 92% contained

At a glance

3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026

Price per night
FreeForest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
Sites
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Hookups
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Elevation
9,711 ft2,960 m
Pets
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Big rigs
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Land
Gunnison National Forest

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Cell signal
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About

Designated camping area in Splains Gulch, close to Crested Butte. 5 sites are available and camping is allowed only in designated sites. Each site has a fire ring and is marked with a unit marker.

Fees: No fees are required for this site

From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit

Cell service

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FCC map: no coverage reported

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  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
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Cell service at Splains Gulch Designated Camping Area: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedChance T-storms, 91% chance of rain38°24°
  • ThuSlight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny, 17% chance of rain39°19°
  • FriSunny44°23°
  • SatSunny, 3% chance of rain46°29°
  • SunSlight Chance Snow Showers, 23% chance of rain42°27°

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Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

38.85543, -107.07236
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Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Crested Butte

Data from USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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