Horse Ranch Park is a large meadow about 4.5 miles west of the summit of
Kebler Pass. It is on the northeast side of Kebler Pass Road, Gunnison County
Road 12, and is the Trail Head for the Dark Canyon Trail #830, the Dyke Creek
Trail #837, and the Dyke Mountain Bike Trail #838. The meadow receives heavy
camping use from horse enthusiast who can ride into either the Raggeds
Wilderness or the West Elk Wilderness. Livestock must be high-lined or
contained within an electric fence or panels to reduce any impact. Please
practice "Leave No Trace" horsemanship. Certified weed free hay is required on
all National Forest Lands. Horse Ranch Park Brochure

On the southwest side of Kebler Pass Road, across the road from Horse Ranch
Park, is the Trail Head for the Cliff Creek Trail #840. This trail enters the
West Elk Wilderness.  At this trailhead camping is very limited with mostly
room for parking.

<p>Horse Ranch Park is a large meadow about 4.5 miles west of the summit of Kebler Pass. It is on the northeast side of Kebler Pass Road, Gunnison County Road 12,&nbsp;and is the Trail Head for the Dark Canyon Trail #830, the Dyke Creek Trail #837, and the Dyke Mountain Bike Trail #838.&nbsp;The meadow receives heavy camping use from&nbsp;horse enthusiast who can ride into either the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gmug/recarea/?recid=80857">Raggeds Wilderness </a>or the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gmug/recarea/?recid=80859">West Elk Wilderness</a>.&nbsp;Livestock must be high-lined or contained within an electric fence or panels to reduce any impact. Please practice &ldquo;Leave No Trace&rdquo; horsemanship. Certified weed free hay is required on all National Forest Lands. <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5316280.pdf">Horse Ranch Park Brochure</a></p><p>On the southwest side of Kebler Pass Road, across the road from Horse Ranch Park, is the Trail Head for the Cliff Creek Trail #840. This trail enters the West Elk Wilderness.&nbsp; At this trailhead camping is very limited with mostly room for parking.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Horse Ranch Park (Dispersed)-Paonia RD

Lost Lake Campground is a great place for families to camp. Kids and parents
alike will enjoy fishing and hiking around Lost Lake, Dollar Lake and Lost
Lake Slough. Beckwith Pass provides breathtaking vistas of the Ruby Mountain
Range. The wildflowers in this region are phenomenal during mid-July and early
August.   Campground Brochure

<p><img alt="photo of new cement accessible fishing deck" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5367631.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 386px;" /></p><p style="clear: both;">&nbsp;</p><p>Lost Lake Campground is a great place for families to camp. Kids and parents alike will enjoy fishing and hiking around Lost Lake, Dollar Lake and Lost Lake Slough. Beckwith Pass provides breathtaking vistas of the Ruby Mountain Range. The wildflowers in this region are phenomenal during mid-July and early August.&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1092229.pdf">Campground Brochure</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

$24 per night per camping unit; $6 per vehicle overflow parking, over 2
vehicles; $10 firewood bundle.

Lost Lake Campground-Paonia RD

## Overview

Lake Irwin Campground is situated on the western banks of its picturesque
namesake lake, approximately 9 miles from Crested Butte, Colorado. Visitors
enjoy the area for its abundant trail opportunities, fishing and beautiful
scenery.

## Recreation

Mountain biking and hiking are popular activities in this challenging, rugged
terrain. Canoeing and fishing are favorite pastimes as well. The lake is
usually so full of fish, one can see them rise to the calm surface.

## Facilities

The campground offers several single-family campsites, some of which are
accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring.
Currently no water is provided, please bring your own.

## Natural Features

The campground is set high in the Colorado Rockies at an elevation of 10,200
feet. Summer days are cool and afternoon showers are common. Nights can be
chilly.  
  
Lake Irwin borders the campground on the east, and the Ruby Mountain Range
lies to the west. Vivid wildflowers fill the landscape during July and August.
Most campsites are shaded by mature Englemann spruce and subalpine fir trees.  
  
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests are located on the
western slope of the Rocky Mountains. Together, the three forests cover 2.9
million acres in the central and southern Rocky Mountains, south of the
Colorado River and west of the Continental Divide.

## Nearby Attractions

The charming town of Crested Butte is a short drive from the campground. The
former coal mining town offers a variety of outdoor activities, dining and
shopping options and annual festivals, like the Crested Butte Wildflower
Festival.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Lake Irwin Campground is situated on the western banks of its picturesque namesake lake, approximately 9 miles from Crested Butte, Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its abundant trail opportunities, fishing and beautiful scenery.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Mountain biking and hiking are popular activities in this challenging, rugged terrain. Canoeing and fishing are favorite pastimes as well. The lake is usually so full of fish, one can see them rise to the calm surface. <h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground offers several single-family campsites, some of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Currently no water is provided, please bring your own.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is set high in the Colorado Rockies at an elevation of 10,200 feet. Summer days are cool and afternoon showers are common. Nights can be chilly. 
<br/><br/>
Lake Irwin borders the campground on the east, and the Ruby Mountain Range lies to the west. Vivid wildflowers fill the landscape during July and August. Most campsites are shaded by mature Englemann spruce and subalpine fir trees.
<br/><br/>
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests are located on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains. Together, the three forests cover 2.9 million acres in the central and southern Rocky Mountains, south of the Colorado River and west of the Continental Divide.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The charming town of Crested Butte is a short drive from the campground. The former coal mining town offers a variety of outdoor activities, dining and shopping options and annual festivals, like the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival. 
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.

Lake Irwin

## Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors
are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a
site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a
QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to**first download the free
Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your
arrival** as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.</p>

<p>If this option is available, you will need to<strong> first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival </strong>as some remote  areas have limited or no cellular service.</p>

Erickson Springs

## Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors
are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a
site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a
QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to **first download the free
Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your
arrival** as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. </p>
<p>If this option is available, you will need to <strong>first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival</strong> as some remote  areas have limited or no cellular service.</p>

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