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Dispersed

Slate River Camping Area

CO

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This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 6, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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Designated camping area in the Slate River drainage, close to Crested Butte. 19 sites are available and camping is allowed only in designated sites, 4x4 recommended for sites 18 and 19. Each site has a fire ring and is marked with a unit marker.

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Campground Rules

  • Campfire rules vary by season + location — verify current fire restrictions with the managing agency before lighting

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Trails near Slate River Camping Area

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Gothic Mountain False Summit

Gothic Mountain False Summit

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6.9 mi2,844 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult

Daisy Pass

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403 and 401 Loop Trail

403 and 401 Loop Trail

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TrailDifficulty: Expert

Yule Pass

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2.3 mi459 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Daisy Pass Trail

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2.4 mi
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Cinnamon Peak from Slate River Road #734

Cinnamon Peak from Slate River Road #734

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1.3 mi945 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page

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