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Lake Irwin Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
25[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
45 ft[3]

Lake Irwin is a campground run by the USDA Forest Service in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest in Colorado[4]. Recreation.gov lists 25 overnight campsites there, and they can be reserved on that site[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes the campground as sitting beside its lake, about 9 miles from Crested Butte[5]. It lists 10 standard nonelectric sites, 9 tent only nonelectric sites and 6 RV nonelectric sites[1]. Sixteen sites accept an RV or trailer and 19 accept a tent[6]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 45 feet[3]. Recreation.gov marks 3 of the 25 sites as accessible[7]. Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 1:00 PM[8][9]. Each campsite allows 6 people at most sites[10]. The listing notes a picnic table and campfire ring at each site and says no water is provided at the moment, so campers should bring their own[5].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 25
Site types[1] 10 standard nonelectric, 9 tent only nonelectric, 6 rv nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[7] 3
Longest RV or trailer[3] 45 ft (median 30 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 16 sites, tent at 19 sites
Pets[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[8] 2:00 PM
Check-out[9] 1:00 PM
People per site[10] 6

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve sites at Lake Irwin Campground?
Yes, Lake Irwin can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
Are dogs allowed at Lake Irwin Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 25 campsites with this detail listed[11].
How long can an RV be at Lake Irwin?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 45 feet[3]. Sixteen sites accept an RV or trailer[6].
What are check-in and check-out times at Lake Irwin?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM[8] and check-out at 1:00 PM[9].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 25 overnight campsites at Lake Irwin: 10 standard nonelectric, 9 tent only nonelectric, 6 rv nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Lake Irwin can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Lake Irwin: 45 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 30 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Lake Irwin is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest, Colorado. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Recreation.gov description for Lake Irwin. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Lake Irwin: 16 sites accept an RV or trailer and 19 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. 3 of the 25 campsites at Lake Irwin are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-in time at Lake Irwin on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-out time at Lake Irwin on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Maximum people per campsite at Lake Irwin: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Lake Irwin: yes at all 25 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.