Federal campground in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
Location: Crested Butte, CO, CO
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
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Beautiful mountain camping spot with clean facilities and creek views from all sites. Campers praise the peaceful, serene setting with well-maintained vault toilets and flat camping areas.
Wildlife alert: Pine Siskin, Lewis's Woodpecker, Brewer's Blackbird, and Sora present in area. Foxes reported on-site—secure all items outside your tent.
Insider tips for Cement Creek: Book early—this is a federal campground with limited availability. Arrive early to secure site; first-come, first-served only with no advance reservations. Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available. High fly activity 10am-6pm daily; plan accordingly or bring insect protection. Campsites 9 or 10 recommended by campers.
Skip Cement Creek if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at this campground.. You prefer advance reservations—only first-come, first-served sites available.. You cannot handle seasonal closures—only open May through October..
Best time to visit Cement Creek: May-October — Official operating season; campground is only available during these months..
Nearby campgrounds: Spring Creek (Co) (Almont, CO), Mosca (Almont, CO), North Bank (Co) (Almont, CO), One Mile (Almont, CO).
Cell signal at Cement Creek (Crested Butte, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Book early
this is a federal campground with limited availability.
Arrive early to secure site; first-come, first-served only with no advance reservations.
Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available.
High fly activity 10am-6pm daily; plan accordingly or bring insect protection.
Campsites 9 or 10 recommended by campers.
Official operating season; campground is only available during these months.
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.









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