Oh Be Joyful Recreation Area
Facility · Colorado ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Gunnison Field Office (Bureau of Land Management CO) · Open Access
- 9,111 ft
- Elevation
The BLM manages a 600 acre tract of land near Crested Butte, CO in the Slate River Valley as the Oh Be Joyful Recreation Area. Oh Be Joyful campground has 30 campsites and offers camping with 12 sites for vehicles and 18 for tents only along with a group campsite that can accommodate up to 30 people.The campground has vault toilets, fire rings, bear boxes, and picnic tables. There is no running water. This campground is nestled in a valley below mountain peaks and Slate River runs right past the campground. Many people come Oh Be Joyful to view waterfalls on Oh Be Joyful Creek which is a short hike west of the campground. The views from the campground are particularly stunning, especially in fall when much of the valley is blanketed with gold aspen leaves. There is some day use parking for short hikes. For more information, please contact the BLM Gunnison Field Office. NOTE: All campsites are reservable on Recreation.gov. It is highly recommended to have a reservation prior to arrival as the campground is almost always full.
Getting there
From the town of Crested Butte, drive north on Gothic Road. (County road 317) towards Mount Crested Butte. Cross the Slate River and turn left on Slate River Road (County Road 374). Follow this up the valley. The access road is on the left.
38.91929, -107.03560 · 38°55'9.4"N 107°2'8.2"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
Nightly Rate: $5. Nightly Rate with Picnic Table & Fire Grates: $10.
Stay limit: 14 Day Stay Limit
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Oh Be Joyful Recreation Area
- Can you reserve a site at Oh Be Joyful Recreation Area?
- No. Oh Be Joyful Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
- How long can you stay at Oh Be Joyful Recreation Area?
- 14 Day Stay Limit
Camping near Oh Be Joyful Recreation Area
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- Aspen to Crested Butte via West Maroon #1970 9.7 mi · Facility
- Lost Lake Campground-Paonia RD 10 mi · Campground
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- Silver Creek #1959 11.7 mi · Facility
- North Fork #1974 11.7 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (970) 642-4940
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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