US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground in Gunnison County, Colorado.
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management (Gunnison) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 29 |
| Site types | 15 walk to, 13 rv no electric, 1 group tent only area no electric |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 58 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Drinking water | No |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Fees | <p>Fee $20 per night at individual sites, $60 per night at group sites. </p><p>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.</p><p>14 Day Max |
| Phone | (970) 642-4940 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Oh-Be-Joyful Campground before you go.
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.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Oh-Be-Joyful Campground is in Gunnison County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.