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Slumgullion Campground-- CLOSED

Slumgullion Campground is CLOSED
CLOSED: Slumgullion Campground is closed indefinitely due to beetle-killed trees throughout the campground.  For more information, contact the USFS's Gunnison District Office at 970-641-0471.

Slumgullion Campground Features

  • Open May to September.
  • 21 sites of various lengths, some paved.
  • Tents and RVs permitted.
  • Forest and open settings.
  • No electricity.
  • Water.
  • Vault toilets.
  • Picnic tables.
  • Grills and/or fire grates.
  • Fees:  $10 per night per camping unit; $3 per day for day use/picnic use; $2 per bag of trash (for non-registered guests)

This is a USDA Forest Service (USFS) campground operated by a concessionaire: Recreation Resource Management of America, Inc., 928-537-8888.  For more information, contact the USFS's Gunnison District Office at 970-641-0471.

Slumgullion Campground

CLOSED: Slumgullion Campground is closed indefinitely due to beetle-killed trees throughout the campground.  For more information, contact the USFS's Gunnison District Office at 970-641-0471.

At the top of Slumgullion Pass, the Slumgullion Campground allows easy access to both the Silver Thread Scenic Byway and the amenities along Cebolla Creek.   It is conveniently located near the Powderhorn and La Garita Wilderness Areas.

This forested and open campground is located about 9 miles from downtown Lake City, Colorado.

Elevation is 11,200 feet.


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Directions

From Lake City, head south on Highway 149 for 9 miles, almost to the top of Slumgullion Pass.  Turn left onto FS Road 788/County Road 50.  Slumgullion Campground is a short distance after the turn, on both sides of the road.

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