Oh Be Joyful Campground accepting reservations for 2020 season
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GUNNISON, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Gunnison Field Office is accepting reservations for the 2020 camping season at the Oh Be Joyful campground near Crested Butte to improve recreation experiences.
Reservations will be accepted through Recreation.gov for 19 of the 30 sites at the campground. Eleven sites, including four RV sites and seven tent camping sites, will be available on a first come, first-served basis nightly. All fourteen RV sites, the group site, and four tent sites are ADA accessible. Sites are reservable for stays between May 20 and September 30 each year.
“We are offering reservations in response to the increased demand at the site over the past few years,” said Gunnison Field Manager Elijah Waters. “With the reservation system in place, campers can know that a site will be waiting for them prior to traveling up Slate River Road.”
The 19 reservable sites include ten sites that can accommodate RVs, eight tent-camping sites, and one group site that can accommodate up to 30 campers. Unreserved sites will be available on a first-come, first-served, night-by-night basis.
Fees will remain at $10 per night for RV and all tent sites. The group site rate is $30 per night. Campers may only stay in the campground for 14 days, whether reserved or occupied on a first-come basis.
Campers can secure reservations up to 14 days in advance of their stay until three days prior to arrival. Reservations can be made by visiting the Recreation.gov website or by calling (877) 444-6777.
In fiscal year 2018, recreation on land managed by the BLM in Colorado contributed about $652 million to the economy and supported more than 5,000 jobs.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.