Crescent Mining Camp

PSICC — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: LEADVILLE, CO, CO

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (23 reviews)

Season: May through October

Cabin campers can escape the city - and escape modern day amenities - by staying at the fully rustic, historic Crescent Mining Camp cabins. The cabins offer a true old fashioned taste of life on the mine in the 19th century, with no electricity or running water. Visitors can focus on the sounds of nature and the incredible views of the Rocky Mountains from its creekside location.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/crescent-mining-camp to be notified when sites open up.

Historic 1890s mining camp cabins offering a rustic, off-grid experience with creekside location and Rocky Mountain views. Highly rated by campers (4.6/5) who praise the peaceful, memorable setting and unique vegetation.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Mountain Goats, American Pikas, Snowshoe Hares, Northern Flickers, and Southern White-tailed Ptarmigans present in the area.

Insider tips for Crescent Mining Camp: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited availability (1 tent site). Gated entry provides privacy and security. Bring your own water and firewood — no running water available at cabins.

Skip Crescent Mining Camp if: You need electricity, heat, or running water — cabins are fully rustic with no modern amenities.. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You prefer hookups — no hookups available..

Best time to visit Crescent Mining Camp: May-October — Official operating season per verified data..

Nearby campgrounds: Dawson Cabin (Leadville, CO), Parry Peak (Twin Lakes, CO), Twin Peaks (Co) (Twin Lakes, CO), White Star (LEADVILLE, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Crescent Mining Camp

Cell signal at Crescent Mining Camp (LEADVILLE, 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.

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LEADVILLE, CO, CO★ 4.4 (23 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Cabin campers can escape the city - and escape modern day amenities - by staying at the fully rustic, historic Crescent Mining Camp cabins. The cabins offer a true old fashioned taste of life on the mine in the 19th century, with no electricity or running water. Visitors can focus on the sounds of nature and the incredible views of the Rocky Mountains from its creekside location.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Electric Hookups

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need electricity, heat, or running water — cabins are fully rustic with no modern amenities.✕ You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.✕ You prefer hookups — no hookups available.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with limited availability (1 tent site).

Gated entry provides privacy and security.

Bring your own water and firewood

no running water available at cabins.

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Moose, Mountain Goats, American Pikas, Snowshoe Hares, Northern Flickers, and Southern White-tailed Ptarmigans present in the area.

Location

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From Buena Vista, Colorado, head north about 17 miles on Highway 24. Turn left on County Road 390 heading west. Drive about 9 miles and turn south on the cabin access drive which is gated; the cabins will be visible immediately on the right. There are 4 cabins; the rentable cabins are the first two and will be clearly marked with 1 and 2.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — PSICC fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at PSICC before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Crescent Mining Camp cost per night?+
Crescent Mining Camp costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Crescent Mining Camp open?+
Crescent Mining Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Crescent Mining Camp have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Crescent Mining Camp?+
Crescent Mining Camp is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Crescent Mining Camp?+
Crescent Mining Camp is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Crescent Mining Camp?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Crescent Mining Camp is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Crescent Mining Camp open, and what are check-in times?+
Crescent Mining Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$50 /night★ 4.4 (23)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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