| Crested Butte / Gunnison Colorado area [message #128074] |
Tue, 31 May 2011 11:33  |
thorndike
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Assuming I get the GMC all ready to go, my son is going to be in a bike race in Crested Butte from June 23rd-26th. Is there anyone here in that area that can point us to a good location for camping?
I have never been there and don't know which campgrounds would be closest to the mountain, so any help would be appreciated!
Bob
Robert Peesel
1976 Royale 26'
Side Dry Bath
Conifer, Colorado
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| Re: [GMCnet] Crested Butte / Gunnison Colorado area [message #128142 is a reply to message #128074] |
Wed, 01 June 2011 07:47  |
Steven Ferguson
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There are 8 nearby campgrounds, including a KOA. You should have no trouble
finding one, just chosing one.
On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 9:33 AM, Robert Peesel <thorndike@pldsllc.com>wrote:
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> Assuming I get the GMC all ready to go, my son is going to be in a bike
> race in Crested Butte from June 23rd-26th. Is there anyone here in that
> area that can point us to a good location for camping?
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> I have never been there and don't know which campgrounds would be closest
> to the mountain, so any help would be appreciated!
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> Bob
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> Robert Peesel
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> 1976 Royale 26'
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> Sterling, Va
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| Re: Crested Butte / Gunnison Colorado area [message #128288 is a reply to message #128074] |
Thu, 02 June 2011 08:19 |
ken
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"Nearby" is a bit concerning in this part of the country. Gunnison (and most RV locations) is about 45 minute drive from Crested Butte (the Butte). The closest RV park is the Taylor Park Trading Post in Almont, and still a bit of distance to the Butte.
There are Forest Service campgrounds closer to the Butte, Lake Irwin comes to mind, no hookups and be advised that for big bike weekends, the campgrounds tend to fill up quickly. Also, most if not all are on (or off of) dirt Forest Service roads that have various levels of moderate maintenance.
Be aware that if you are coming to Colorado from the east there is a significant pass to summit (Monarch), fun to drive in a sports car..different challenge in a RV.
I have some url links for the area if you wish to email me.
Ken Ecton
74 23' X-CanyonLands/Duramax
64 Corvette Coupe
29 Ford Tudor/Corvette
Various other drivers
Northern Colorado
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| Re: [GMCnet] Crested Butte / Gunnison Colorado area [message #128356 is a reply to message #128288] |
Thu, 02 June 2011 15:36 |
Steven Ferguson
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Monarch Pass is not one to miss, no matter what you are driving. After
GMCWS Pueblo, we followed a GMC towing a model A Ford all the way to NV. He
had no problems that I could see.
On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 6:19 AM, ken ecton <kenect@gmail.com> wrote:
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> "Nearby" is a bit concerning in this part of the country. Gunnison (and
> most RV locations) is about 45 minute drive from Crested Butte (the Butte).
> The closest RV park is the Taylor Park Trading Post in Almont, and still a
> bit of distance to the Butte.
>
> There are Forest Service campgrounds closer to the Butte, Lake Irwin comes
> to mind, no hookups and be advised that for big bike weekends, the
> campgrounds tend to fill up quickly. Also, most if not all are on (or off
> of) dirt Forest Service roads that have various levels of moderate
> maintenance.
>
> Be aware that if you are coming to Colorado from the east there is a
> significant pass to summit (Monarch), fun to drive in a sports
> car..different challenge in a RV.
>
> I have some url links for the area if you wish to email me.
>
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> Ken Ecton
> 74 23' X-CanyonLands/Duramax
> 64 Corvette Coupe
> 29 Ford Tudor/Corvette
> Various other drivers
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