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We are open for Summer 2023! Camp and adventure in the Gunnison-Crested Butte valley at Campfire Ranch. We're stoked, you're here. We feature **walk-in tent** campsites, convenient **amenities**, **demo camping equipment** and an **Adventure Concierge** service!
Located alongside the famed **Taylor River** in Gunnison County, CO is the home of our first campground, Campfire Ranch on the Taylor. Our location is outstanding, positioned on County Road 742, down the road from the newly paved Cottonwood Pass, which is just 18 minutes to Crested Butte and 18 minutes to Gunnison. Taylor Canyon is home to some of the most iconic views in the Central Rockies, abundant recreational pursuits and outstanding access to nearby communities. We can’t wait to have you camp with us!
Get ready to camp in rustic comfort at Campfire Ranch on the Taylor. All of our campsites are walk-in and tent-only, which means no RV’s allowed. This saves you from sleeping beside noisy generators, idling vehicles and slamming car doors each night. Each campsite is just a short walk from your vehicle, water and bathroom, a backcountry feel without the hassle.
- 10 Walk-in, Tent-Only Campsites
- 1 ADA Accessible Campsite
- 1 Micro Cabin Campsite
- 2-Car Max Campsite Size (contact us if you are traveling with a big group!)
- Tent pads, Picnic Tables, Fire Rings, Charcoal Grills & unlimited firewood included
- 10-Day Maximum Stay
- Reservations Are Available 2-weeks in Advance
Loved everything about this trip! The owner Sam and his staff Emily were so helpful and friendly. They gave us some recommendations for trails to hike and we did every one! They definitely know what they are talking about. You can tell they are passionate about what they do, the grounds were very well maintained and the bathrooms were super clean! I highly recommend staying at Campfire Ranch on the Taylor. You won't regret it!
This was an awesome place to camp for a night after a day of mountain biking in Crested Butte. Sam and his staff do a really great job running this place. Nothing better than free wood, filtered water, a welcome bag with a beer and pancakes in the morning. Can’t wait to come back!
Perfect campsite! Greeted by friendly and helpful staff, included a welcome bag of treats and a beer!
Great location for exploring, hiking, fishing; campsites are surrounded by amazing canyon walls AND the staff made everyone pancakes in Sunday morning! Can’t say enough about this wonderful campsite - thanks to all !!
Had a great stay during their last weekend of the season. Very very friendly and hospitable group running the place. AND they had a pancake breakfast on Sunday morning which was so good. As a surprise they brought in a sauna for the weekend and it was awesome! Clean and beautiful campsites (stayed at site 1) with sounds of the Taylor river flowing across the street.
Some things to know before you go:
Some sites are on the parking lot so you can unpack easily- others are located away from the lot so you need to carry your things or put them in the wheelbarrows they provide. Vault toilets, no running water except for a pump (which was nice and cold!) located in the parking lot. Unlimited firewood! No showers, but they provide vouchers to go to the local community center about 15 min away which we did one day.
Beautiful stay overall.
