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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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.
Official operating season per verified data.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
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 · 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.
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