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Reviews (24)
What Guests Are Saying
Crescent Mining Camp is a beautiful location that offers a great outdoor experience, particularly for larger groups. The cabins provide a convenient alternative to tents, and the area is rich in wildlife, making it enjoyable for nature lovers. While access requires a higher clearance vehicle and some maintenance is needed for the cabins, visitors appreciate the clean facilities and the opportunity to connect with nature.
What Guests Are Saying
Crescent Mining Camp is a beautiful location that offers a great outdoor experience, particularly for larger groups. The cabins provide a convenient alternative to tents, and the area is rich in wildlife, making it enjoyable for nature lovers. While access requires a higher clearance vehicle and some maintenance is needed for the cabins, visitors appreciate the clean facilities and the opportunity to connect with nature.
Review Summary
Jeremy G
VerifiedOctober 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 1 & 2, Loop: CRESCENT MINING
What a beautiful place! You definitely need a higher clearance vehicle as the drive in has a few tricky spots but it is well worth it. Be sure to bring ALL necessary supplies as there is nothing nearby. The outhouse was in great condition and honestly the cleanest one I’ve ever seen. We can’t wait to go back next year for a longer stay!
Ben B
VerifiedAugust 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 1 & 2, Loop: CRESCENT MINING
We stay there every year and this year did not disappoint! The other cabins have bats in them that were fun to watch emerge each night and we saw plenty of other wildlife, some of it wandering right through the site. The mice are no joke though. They’re crafty and persistent. Do not leave ANY food out and lock everything inside your vehicle or they’ll find it.
SANDEEP C
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 1 & 2, Loop: CRESCENT MINING
Awesome Place
Michael E
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 1 & 2, Loop: CRESCENT MINING
Beautiful location. Cabins are four walls and a floor but its nice to not have to put up and break down a tent. Its right next to the stream and trails. Great location for a large group. Only small issue it the ten mile dirt road getting to the location. Road is not to bad and you can make is in a regular vehicle, just a long drive on a bumpy road. Vault toilet was in good condition. The area is picked clean of firewood so bring a saw for some deadfall. I will visit this location again but next time with a bigger group and hike more of the awesome trails! Highly recommend!
Kristen P
VerifiedJuly 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 1 & 2, Loop: CRESCENT MINING
Our favorite spot to camp
Coleen E
VerifiedJuly 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 1 & 2, Loop: CRESCENT MINING
Lovely area. Hope to return again.
Tyson M
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 1 & 2, Loop: CRESCENT MINING
We LOVE this camp site! It's our third time up in as many years, and it's a blast every time. We appreciate the toilet on site and just the seclusion this site provides from the road and other camp sites. It's so close to water with nice trails around. We've learned to pack fans for those HOT summer cabins and also make sure to get a good clean in before setting up the cabin. The place could use some TLC, especially with screens and keeping critters out of the cabins. Happy to do work on them the next time we're up there. Can't wait for our next visit!
ELLEN D
VerifiedNovember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 1 & 2, Loop: CRESCENT MINING
Doors were locked and Recreation.gov has failed to reimburse me.
Christine W
VerifiedOctober 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 1 & 2, Loop: CRESCENT MINING
We love the Crescent Mining Camp. This time we went to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower. Not the best view (a lot of trees and mountains) but a beautiful night and we love Crescent Mining Camp so much. Our dogs love the chipmunks!
Zeyad A
VerifiedAugust 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 1 & 2, Loop: CRESCENT MINING
The cabins are perfect for families looking to camp but not tent camping. The restroom is clean and has the toilet papers. I saw many sedan cars around the cabin so yes you can drive your sedan to it. The little waterfall is within walking distance
Location Crescent Mining Camp
Address:
Leadville Ranger District
Leadville, CO, 80461
United States
From Buena Vista, Colorado, head north about 17 miles on Highway 24. Turn left on County Road 390 heading west. Drive about 9 miles and turn south on the cabin access drive which is gated; the cabins will be visible immediately on the right. There are 4 cabins; the rentable cabins are the first two and will be clearly marked with 1 and 2.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.9919 / -106.415
Elevation: 3083 feet
Policies & Rules
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Advanced reservations are ALWAYS required. Walk-ups are not available. |
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Entry to the gate, cabin and toilet is by combination lock provided in confirmation letter |
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Please contact ranger district prior to arrival for updated restrictions and weather conditions |
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No water available; bring enough for drinking, cooking and washing |
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Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack it in-pack it out' facility |
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Pets are allowed. |
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No cell phone coverage; nearest pay phone is over 10 miles away |
| General |
Accessibility: Cabins are not barrier-free. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
