Redstone

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Aspen Sopris Ranger District PO Box 309
CARBONDALE, CO 81623

Overview

Redstone Campground is set amidst a scattering of aspen groves on a ridge above the Crystal River at 7,800 feet, creating an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in White River National Forest.

Sites in the campground are widely spaced and offer wonderful views of red rock outcroppings and cliffs, though an understory of tall grass and a scattered forest provides plenty of privacy.

Recreation

Crystal River, a tributary of Roaring Fork River, is renowned for its fly fishing. Rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout are plentiful in this waterway.

A hike up Mt. Sopris offers spectacular panoramic views. This 12,953-foot mountain dominates the surrounding landscape. The hike is 14.8 miles with a 4,600-foot. elevation gain. In summer, wildflowers carpet the trail through aspen groves and mixed conifer forest, climbing up to talus slopes.

Facilities

Redstone Campground has 35 standard sites, able to accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. The campground is equipped with picnic tables, a picnic shelter, campfire rings, showers, vault toilets, and drinking water. Electrical hook-ups are available at 17 of the sites for an additional fee. Firewood is available on-site. Playground facilities and horseshoe pits are great for family and group gatherings.

Natural Features

In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting 8 wilderness areas, 4 defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.

The Crystal River flows near the campground and drains the Valley of the Coal Miners, a glacial valley that was once a center of coal mining in southwestern Colorado.

Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk bugle at dusk. Scenic rivers sustain populations of cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout. Alpine regions provide habitat for pika and ptarmigan. These species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse forests to live.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

Nearby Attractions

The quaint mountain town of Redstone is a hidden gem located south of Carbondale. In addition to shops, galleries, and restaurants, the town boasts a castle that was built by industrialist John Osgood at the turn of the century.

Charges & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Camp site features

Across 31 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 16 of 31 sites
Water hookups: 15 of 31 sites
Pets allowed: all 31 sites
ADA accessible: 2 of 31 sites
Longest RV: 65 ft
Largest party: 20 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent

Directions

Take I-70 west of Denver to exit 116 (Highway 82 East Glenwood Springs/Aspen). Follow 82 E for about 12 miles, then turn right onto Highway 133 south. Drive about 15 miles, then turn left at north entrance to the town of Redstone, CO. Campground is on left.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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Kelly M

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Reviewed 8 days ago

Love this little campground. Water on the south side can be iffy, but the north side has. Good biking and hiking nearby, and the little town of Redstone is adorbs.

David B

Loop:Allg

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Reviewed a month ago

We enjoyed our stay at Redstone Campground. We visited the coke ovens, and toured Marble, Colorado. The marble statues in Marble are beautiful. There is also a 100+ year old church. The trees were just starting to turn color during our stay. We drove over Kepler Pass, and the trees were in full color. Absolutely gorgeous! Saw a bull moose with a cow moose. Back in the campground the town of Redstone is only 1 mile away, so a quick drive if you want ice cream, or a meal. We stayed in the Allgeier campground loop, so we had electricity. The bathroom in that loop had running hot & cold water, flush toilet and a shower. The campground is on the hillside, so our campsite #8 was quite an uphill walk to the bathroom. There is some parking, if you drive to the bathroom. The campground host was very friendly & helpful.

Donald P

Loop:Osgo

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Reviewed a month ago

Such a wonderful campground. Beautiful. The camp hosts were awesome also.

Susan C

Loop:Osgo

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Reviewed a month ago

My 6 days camping at Redstone park was fabulous. The campground is very well run and beautiful. There are 2 sides to it, one with electric (10 amp) and the other for dry camping. I was in site 16 which is a back-in site which was fine and in site 30 on the dry camping side and that was beautiful as well and a pull through. The bathrooms were clean as well as the shower areas. The park is quiet and has a fair amount of privacy between sites. The town of Redstone is an easy trail walk of about 1mi. or a bit over, or a lovely tree lined bike ride. From there, there are mountain bike trails across the main highway up the hill near the coke ovens. The town itself is sweet with original victorian homes, a general store (very expensive) buy food in Carbondale, a few antique shops and a lovely art gallery with a coffee shop attached to it. You can sit out back and enjoy the Crystal river while indulging in a latte and their wonderful lemon cake.

Renee D

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Reviewed a month ago

Great stay

Brenda N

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Reviewed a month ago

Karen and Rob are amazing hosts. The campground has never been maintained this well. Their attention to detail did not go unnoticed, and they made our stay one of the best we have had here. We have been coming for years, and I sincerely hope to see them again next year.

Availability

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