A bridge on Highway 50 is under construction, affecting travel to Gunnison from the west. Learn more here.
Welcome to the one-stop shop for resources for Colorado travelers! Whether you’re visiting Crested Butte, Gunnison, or another Colorado destination, this guide will help you plan your trip and avoid unpleasant surprises (like arriving in your favorite campground late on a Friday night only to find it’s already full). Whether you’re camping, off-roading, or participating in another of Colorado’s many outdoor sports, use the following resources and tips to plan a memorable adventure that leaves this place pristine. Learn important rules like when you’re allowed to build a campfire and where you can camp this summer.
In resources for Colorado travelers, some of the most popular topics are camping and campfires. Here’s everything you need to know.
Hoping to camp during your visit to Crested Butte? Camping is only allowed in designated sites in the northern Gunnison Valley. Camping outside a designated site can result in damage to the land and potential fines for you. Most campsites here are first come, first served, so plan out several backup options if your first campsite choice is taken. If you want to be certain you’ll have a place to camp upon arrival, consider reserving a site at a campground ahead of time.
Find campsite maps, tips for RVs and more helpful info in this guide to camping in Gunnison County.
This guide from Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association explains which areas have been moved to dispersed camping.
The U.S. Forest Service allows camping reservations. Private campgrounds also allow reservations.
Hoping to have a campfire during your visit? Check Gunnison County fire restrictions and other travel alerts before sparking up a blaze. Please do not build homemade fire rings. If you are camped at a designated site, it will have a metal fire ring.
Which corner of Gunnison County’s two million acres of public lands will you explore while you’re here?
Hey there Colorado travelers! Planning a trip to the Gunnison County’s two million acres of public lands? Take this short quiz to test your knowledge on camping, off-roading and more.
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Gunnison Crested Butte is proud to be part of the Care for Colorado Coalition. This coalition is a group of organizations that empowers Colorado travelers to tread lightly on public lands and take good care of this beautiful state. The Colorado Tourism Office and Leave No Trace teamed up to create these guidelines specifically tailored for a trip to Colorado.
Gunnison Crested Butte is proud to be part of the Care for Colorado Coalition. This coalition is a group of destinations that aims to empower Colorado travelers to tread lightly on public lands and take good care of this beautiful state. We teamed up with Leave No Trace to create these guidelines specifically tailored for a trip to Colorado.
Crested Butte: 8,885′
Gunnison: 7,703‘
Aspen: 7,908′
Breckenridge: 9,600′
Denver: 5,280′
Steamboat Springs: 6,762
Telluride: 8,750′
Vail: 8,150′
Durango: 6,512
As you can see, Crested Butte and Gunnison are some of Colorado’s highest towns. Some visitors may become short of breath. Take it slow and stay hydrated.
In rare cases, visitors may experience altitude sickness. Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of altitude sickness, such as headache, vomiting and feeling weak or dizzy.
The RV dump station in Crested Butte is closed for summer 2024. Please use the Gunnison dump station instead. Click the button below for a map, pricing and more information.
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Whether you’re a local or a visitor, think big when it comes to taking care of this state we all love. From winter backcountry safety to reducing carbon emissions, follow local Colorado celebrities on the journey to do Colorado right. Watch the videos below!
“Doo” Colorado Right is the answer to the backcountry poop problem in Crested Butte, Gunnison and across the state. Free backcountry bathroom kits are available to visitors at locations all around Colorado. Learn more about the program, where to get a kit and how to use it.
The Gunnison County Sustainable Tourism and Outdoor Recreation (STOR) committee is a group of local, state and national stakeholders who work together on stewardship policies and initiatives in the Gunnison Valley. This unique group includes representatives for a variety of interests, including agriculture, tourism and land management.
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