Oh Be Joyful Campground

4.3·90 reviews
·Gunnison

Overview

Approximately 5 miles from Crested Butte, Colorado, Oh Be Joyful Campground is a 30-unit campground along the Slate River. The campground itself gets its name from nearby Oh Be Joyful Creek that features massive waterfalls and colorful wildflowers in the summer months. The campground is located at approximately 9,000 feet in elevation and the views are spectacular.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Driveway Entry

    (Majority of the campsites have back in)

  • Firepit

    (All campsites have Firepit)

  • Food Storage Locker

    (All campsites have Food Storage Locker)

  • Hike In Distance To Site

    (Up to 360')

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 20)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 5)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (13 of 30 campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (25 of 30 campsites have Shade)

  • Site Access

    (Majority of the campsites have hike in)

Natural Features

Views along the Slate River at Oh Be Joyful Campground - Credits: BLM
Oh Be Joyful Recreation Area Sign - Credits: BLM
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The campground sits directly on the east bank of the Slate River and is nestled in a valley with mountains on either side of the valley. Due to the abundance of moisture in the spring and early summer, wildflowers are abundant. Look for our State flower the Columbine and other species including Indian Paintbrush and Avalanche Lilies.

Recreation

Views along the Slate River at Oh Be Joyful Campground - Credits: BLM

This premier area is known for camping, fishing, horseback riding, sight-seeing, hiking/walking, water play, kayaking, mountain biking, wildflower viewing, and motorized recreational uses. A foot bridge allows visitors to access the west side of the Slate River to hike along Oh Be Joyful Creek and into the Raggeds Wilderness.

Permitted Equipment

  • rv-N/A

  • tent-N/A

  • vehicle-Up to 20ft

  • camper van-Up to 20ft

  • pickup camper-Up to 20ft

  • trailer-N/A

  • 5th wheel-N/A

  • pop up camper-N/A

Additional Information