About Cement Creek Campground - Gunnison RD
This part of the Gunnison National Forest has impressive landscapes and receives relatively low use. Cement Creek Campground provides access to hiking, mountain biking, ATV and motorcycle riding, spelunking and fishing. It lies within 15 miles of Crested Butte, CO. The landscape is mostly aspen in a narrow valley. There are 13 campsites.
- Fees: $18 per night per camping unit; $10 per firewood bundle.
- Season: May 23 – Oct. 1 (weather dependent)
- Managed by: USFS - Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore
- Where: 8 mi east of Crested Butte, CO · 38.82863, -106.83545
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cement Creek Cg Loop A | ATV road | at camp | 0.2 mi |
| Cement Creek | ATV road | at camp | 14.0 mi |
| Lower Cement Creek | Hiking | at camp | 1.6 mi |
| Middle Cement Creek | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 4.7 mi |
| Warm Springs | Dirt bike | 0.6 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Walrod Gulch Cutoff | Horse | 0.7 mi | 1.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 17.6 mi
Water fill-up: 17.7 mi