Lake Irwin
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At a Glance
About Lake Irwin
Lake Irwin is a national park campground at Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest in Gunnison County, Colorado. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Lake Irwin is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 99 ft. Campers rate it 4.8/5 across 53 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest include Gothic, Erickson Springs and Cement Creek.
Total reservations in July — 2024: 186 · 2025: 131
Location
Address
Gunnison County, Colorado
Coordinates
38.8811, -107.1069
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •August sees 343 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
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Cement Creek
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Lake Irwin FAQ
How far in advance should I book Lake Irwin?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Lake Irwin?
August typically sees the highest reservation activity at Lake Irwin. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Lake Irwin right now?
Lake Irwin is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
How often is availability checked at Lake Irwin?
Campsite Tonight monitors Lake Irwin for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 22 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Where is Lake Irwin located?
Lake Irwin is located in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest, Colorado.
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