Crested Butte Dispersed Camping

Cappie’s Scoop: This was the best spot for camping because there were no bugs! I was in the car for a bit while mom kept looking for a non-buggy spot to sleep. Finally, we found this area just in time for bed. There wasn’t a lot around besides some dirt but mom said it had a nice view of the mountains. As long as I’m with mom, I can sleep anywhere! Don’t hesitate to add YOUR scoop in the comments below!

Tips: We found lots of spots to disperse camp (in the car or tent) off of Kebler Pass Rd. There are even great trees for hammocks! Head down the pass road and you can find Lake Irwin which has an established campground (for reservations visit recreation.gov), a lake to kayak or paddleboard, mountain views and trails to hike or mountain bike.

Directions: Coordinates bring you to the start of the Kebler Pass Rd (closed in winters) from the town of Crested Butte. Kebler Pass is also called Gunnison County Road 12.