Lake Irwin Campground Gets Major Overhaul | Denver News

Lake Irwin Campground, a beloved spot near Crested Butte known for paddleboarding, kayaking, and stunning mountain views, is shutting down for a massive $20M renovation—closing all summer 2024. Built in the 60s, its outdated facilities are being replaced with tripled parking, 8 new campsites (totaling 40), rebuilt roads, trails, kiosks, and picnic areas. This upgrade comes after pandemic-era unregulated camping caused environmental damage and safety concerns, prompting Crested Butte’s “designated camping” policy since 2021. The day-use area will reopen in 2027, but expect occasional delays—check the Forest Service site for updates. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8fca8c76b8a966fd