Slate River Camping Area

About

Designated camping area in the Slate River drainage, close to Crested Butte. 19 sites are available and camping is allowed only in designated sites, 4x4 recommended for sites 18 and 19. Each site has a fire ring and is marked with a unit marker.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• fuel station

  Exxon

  7.2 mi

• grocery

  Mountain Earth Organic Grocer

  7.3 mi

• potable water

  Gothic

  3.9 mi

• trailhead

  Avery Peak Picnic Site

  3.6 mi

• attraction

  Viewpoint

  0.5 mi

• recreation site

  Emerald Lake Day Use Area

  3.7 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: POVERTY GULCH in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

• CO
• fs.usda.gov
• OPEN