Gothic Campground

State: Colorado

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 4

Elevation: 9892

County: Gunnison

Free: No

About: The terrain surrounding Gothic Campground is as rugged as it is beautiful. The mountain biking, hiking, motorcycle riding and four-wheel driving can’t be beat. This older rustic site lies in a stretch of the Gunnison National Forest that is sandwiched between the Maroon Bells-Snowmass and the Raggeds Wilderness Areas. The area seldom gets crowded so it’s worth the extra effort and time it takes to reach the region. The landscape is spruce/fir trees. 4 campsites.

Fees: $10 (2011)

Usage: Heavy

Water: None

Restrooms: Vault Toilet

Closest Town: Crested Butte

Directions: Drive north on County Road 317 /Forest Road 317 for 7 miles passing through town site of Gothic. Continue an additional 2 miles.