Closed
— Closed for the season. The campground operates from late May through September, typically May 27 through September 30. Reservations available via Recreation.gov.
About
Oh Be Joyful Campground is a 30-unit BLM campground located approximately 5 miles from Crested Butte, Colorado, nestled along the east bank of the Slate River at approximately 9,000 feet elevation. The campground gets its name from nearby Oh Be Joyful Creek, which features massive waterfalls and colorful wildflowers during the summer months. The views are spectacular, with mountains on either side of the valley.
The recently renovated campground includes 14 RV sites, 15 walk-in tent sites, and one walk-in group site, along with 3 vault restrooms. Each campsite has a parking space, metal fire ring, picnic table, tent pad, and bear-proof food storage locker. The campground fills quickly during peak season and reservations are strongly encouraged.
This premier recreation area is known for camping, fishing, horseback riding, sight-seeing, hiking, water play, kayaking, mountain biking, and wildflower viewing. A footbridge allows visitors to cross the Slate River and access trails leading along Oh Be Joyful Creek into the Raggeds Wilderness. Due to abundant moisture in spring and early summer, wildflowers including Colorado Columbine, Indian Paintbrush, and Avalanche Lilies thrive throughout the area. Note that the access road (BLM Road 3220) is steep and rough, which may challenge low-clearance vehicles and larger RVs.
Directions
From the town of Crested Butte, drive north on Gothic Road (County Road 317) towards Mount Crested Butte. Cross the Slate River and turn left on Slate River Road (County Road 734). Follow this up the valley for approximately 5 miles to BLM Road 3220. Turn left onto BLM Road 3220 and continue for approximately 0.3 miles to Oh Be Joyful Campground. BLM Road 3220 is steep and rough; low-clearance vehicles and larger RVs should scout the road before driving down to the campground.
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