Can you reserve a site at Oh Be Joyful Campground?

Yes, Oh Be Joyful Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Oh Be Joyful Campground have?

30 sites in total, of which 29 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Oh Be Joyful Campground?

58 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Oh Be Joyful Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Oh Be Joyful Campground.

Oh Be Joyful Campground — 29 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Approximately 5 miles from Crested Butte, Colorado, Oh Be Joyful Campground is a 30-unit campground along the Slate River. The campground itself gets its name from nearby Oh Be Joyful Creek that features massive waterfalls and colorful wildflowers in the summer months. The campground is located at approximately 9,000 feet in elevation and the views are spectacular. There is no cell service at this location, please save or print a copy of your reservation confirmation prior to arrival.

Recreation

This premier area is known for camping, fishing, horseback riding, sight-seeing, hiking/walking, water play, kayaking, mountain biking, wildflower viewing, and motorized recreational uses. A foot bridge allows visitors to access the west side of the Slate River to hike along Oh Be Joyful Creek and into the Raggeds Wilderness.

Facilities

This 30-unit campground was recently renovated and has 14 RV campsites, 15 walk-in tent campsites, one walk-in group campsite and 3 vault restrooms. This campground is normally full and not available unless you have a reservation. Each campsite has a parking space, metal fire ring, picnic table, tent pad and bear proof food storage locker. Drinking water, electric hook-ups and trash service are not available at Oh Be Joyful so bring your own water and plan to take your own trash with you when you leave.

Parking is available for day use visitors who come to Oh Be Joyful to hike, play in the water, picnic, etc.

The access road (BLM Road 3220) into Oh Be Joyful Campground is steep and can be rough. The campground can accommodate RVs but the rough road down to the campground may not be suitable for larger low clearance rigs.

Be aware BLM is a multi-use land management agency, cattle may enter the camping area during your stay.

Natural Features

The campground sits directly on the east bank of the Slate River and is nestled in a valley with mountains on either side of the valley. Due to the abundance of moisture in the spring and early summer, wildflowers are abundant. Look for our State flower the Columbine and other species including Indian Paintbrush and Avalanche Lilies.

Nearby Attractions

Charges & Cancellations

Reservations cannot be modified less than 72 hours prior to reservation start date. This means no modifications can be made to a 4-day advanced reservation.
Only 2 modifications can be made to a 180-day advanced reservations sites.
Reservation cancellations occurring less than 72 hours prior to reservation start date are subject to NO REFUND.

The facts

29 bookable sites
30 sites in total, including non-bookable
13 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 58 ft
Up to 20 people per site
Loops: Group Campsite, Main Loop, Oxbow Sites

Site types

15 Walk To
13 RV Nonelectric
1 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, grills.

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30 campsites at Oh Be Joyful Campground

Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 02:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Access	Water	Max rig	People
18	Group Campsite	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Hike In	—	18 ft	20	♿ 🐾
1	Main Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	Riverfront	42 ft	8	♿ 🐾
10	Main Loop	Walk To	Back In	Gravel	Hike In	—	16 ft	8	🐾
11	Main Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	—	50 ft	8	🐾
12	Main Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	—	58 ft	8	♿ 🐾
13	Main Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	—	48 ft	8	♿ 🐾
14	Main Loop	Management	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
15	Main Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	—	56 ft	8	♿ 🐾
16	Main Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	—	36 ft	8	♿ 🐾
17	Main Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	—	36 ft	8	♿ 🐾
2	Main Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	—	32 ft	8	♿ 🐾
3	Main Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	—	29 ft	8	♿ 🐾
4	Main Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Drive In	—	21 ft	8	♿ 🐾
5	Main Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	—	46 ft	8	♿ 🐾
6	Main Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Drive In	—	16 ft	8	♿ 🐾
7	Main Loop	Walk To	Back In	Gravel	Hike In	—	16 ft	8	🐾
8	Main Loop	Walk To	Back In	Gravel	Hike In	—	16 ft	8	🐾
9	Main Loop	Walk To	Back In	Gravel	Hike In	—	16 ft	8	🐾
19	Oxbow Sites	Rv Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Drive In	—	20 ft	8	🐾
20	Oxbow Sites	Walk To	—	Gravel	Hike In	—	16 ft	8	🐾
21	Oxbow Sites	Walk To	—	Gravel	Hike In	—	16 ft	8	🐾
22	Oxbow Sites	Walk To	—	Gravel	Hike In	—	16 ft	8	🐾
23	Oxbow Sites	Walk To	—	Gravel	Hike In	—	16 ft	8	🐾
24	Oxbow Sites	Walk To	—	Gravel	Hike In	—	16 ft	8	🐾
25	Oxbow Sites	Walk To	—	Gravel	Hike In	—	16 ft	8	🐾
26	Oxbow Sites	Walk To	—	Gravel	Hike In	—	16 ft	8	🐾
27	Oxbow Sites	Walk To	—	Gravel	Hike In	—	16 ft	8	🐾
28	Oxbow Sites	Walk To	—	Gravel	Hike In	—	16 ft	8	🐾
29	Oxbow Sites	Walk To	—	Gravel	Hike In	—	16 ft	8	🐾
30	Oxbow Sites	Walk To	—	Gravel	Hike In	—	16 ft	8	🐾

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 734). Follow this up the valley for approximately 5 miles to BLM Road 3220. Turn left onto BLM Road 3220 and continue for approximately 0.3 miles to a Oh Be Joyful Campground. BLM Road 3220 is steep and rough, low clearance vehicles and larger RVs may want to scout the road before driving down to the campground.

38.91438, -107.03276 · 38°54'51.8"N 107°1'57.9"W

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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, 3.9 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

Fee $20 per night at individual sites, $60 per night at group sites. 22 Sites can be reserved 180-days in advance. The remaining 7 sites can be reserved 4 days in advance. Reservations are required for all sites. 14 Day Max Stay

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Oh Be Joyful Campground

Can you reserve a site at Oh Be Joyful Campground?: Yes, Oh Be Joyful Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Oh Be Joyful Campground have?: 30 sites in total, of which 29 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Oh Be Joyful Campground?: 58 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Oh Be Joyful Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Oh Be Joyful Campground.

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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-15.

Oh Be Joyful Campground