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Lake Irwin

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundAspen / Maroon BellsColorado⭐ 4.0 (69)
Lake Irwin
🟢 2 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2
Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 3 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Lake Irwin in Colorado has 2 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →sites #019
Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →opened 8h agosites #009

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite LAKE #009 — A photo of Site 009 of Loop LAKE at LAKE IRWIN with Picnic T
Site LAKE #009 · A photo of Site 009 of Loop LAKE at LAKE IRWIN with Picnic TWallace Dewitt
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest charging: 24.2 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.

🔌 Charging station24.2 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at Lake Irwin over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 7–18 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $24/nightRv NonelectricStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆65 ratings
5★39
4★9
3★6
2★4
1★7
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T0.4/4
Verizon0.3/4
T-Mobile0.0/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Lake Irwin FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Lake Irwin?

Lake Irwin in Colorado takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Lake Irwin?

Campsite fees at Lake Irwin run about $24/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Lake Irwin when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Lake Irwin often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Lake Irwin?

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at Lake Irwin over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 7–18 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Lake Irwin a good campground?

Lake Irwin holds an average rating of 4.0/5 from 69 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Lake Irwin?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Lake Irwin, AT&T rates highest at 0.4 out of 5 from 8 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Lake Irwin located?

Lake Irwin is located in Aspen / Maroon Bells, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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