Lake Irwin Campground - Gunnison RD
in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageLake Irwin Campground - Gunnison RD
Lake Irwin Campground is bordered on the eastern side by Lake Irwin and the western side by the Ruby Mountain Range. This rugged terrain provides challenging mountain biking and hiking. The lake is usually so full of fish you can see them rise to the calm surface. The area is very picturesque and filled with wildflowers in July and August.
Before you go
Season
June 13 – Oct. 3
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
$24 per night per camping unit; $10 per firewood bundle.
Restrictions
ATV’s use not authorized in campground.
Scenic drives that pass close
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