## Overview

Blue River Campground is located 10 minutes north of Silverthorne on Highway 9
in White River National Forest. This cozy campground is located between Lake
Dillon and Green Mountain Reservoirs along the banks of the Blue River. With
breath taking scenery and the sound of the flowing river, this is a favorite
spot for many.

## Recreation

Encompassing a landscape of rivers, mountains, trails and forest roads, the
White River National Forest is one of the top recreation forests in the
nation. Anglers will find populations of rainbow and brown trout when casting
their lines out into the water. River access through the campground is for
paid campers only. Boating, kayaking, paddleboarding and endless miles of
hiking trails are within a short drive in either direction from the
campground.

## Facilities

Blue River Campground has 24 standard sites suitable for tents and smaller
trailers. Vault toilets are provided. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring
and bear box.

## 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 eight wilderness areas,
four defined seasons and ten peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. The
White River National Forest was established in 1891 as the White River Plateau
Timber Reserve; the second such reserve to be named in the United States. In
1905, the newly formed Forest Service was given authority of the reserve. Long
before this designation, the area was home to the Ute Indians who followed
herds of elk and bison on their seasonal migrations. 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.

## Contact Info

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

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Blue River Campground is located 10 minutes north of Silverthorne on Highway 9 in White River National Forest.  This cozy campground is located between Lake Dillon and Green Mountain Reservoirs along the banks of the Blue River.  With breath taking scenery and the sound of the flowing river, this is a favorite spot for many. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Encompassing a landscape of rivers, mountains, trails and forest roads, the White River National Forest is one of the top recreation forests in the nation. Anglers will find populations of rainbow and brown trout when casting their lines out into the water. River access through the campground is for paid campers only.  Boating, kayaking, paddleboarding and endless miles of hiking trails are within a short drive in either direction from the campground.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Blue River Campground has 24 standard sites suitable for tents and smaller trailers. Vault toilets are provided. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and bear box. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million-acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting eight wilderness areas, four defined seasons and ten peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. The White River National Forest was established in 1891 as the White River Plateau Timber Reserve; the second such reserve to be named in the United States. In 1905, the newly formed Forest Service was given authority of the reserve. Long before this designation, the area was home to the Ute Indians who followed herds of elk and bison on their seasonal migrations. 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.</p>
<p> </p>


<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

Blue River Campground

Blue River Campground (CO)

Due to current drought conditions, we request that RV/Camper owners fill their
tanks before arriving at the campgrounds to best preserve the water systems.
RVs should not use campground water spigots for filling. Filling small jugs is
acceptable. Thank you for helping us preserve the water resources for all the
campers.

<p>Due to current drought conditions, we request that RV/Camper owners fill their tanks before arriving at the campgrounds to best preserve the water systems. RVs should not use campground water spigots for filling. Filling small jugs is acceptable. Thank you for helping us preserve the water resources for all the campers.  </p><p></p>

The White River National Forest enters Stage 2 fire restrictions June 26,
2026. This means no campfires or charcoal anywhere on the forest, including
developed campgrounds and recreation sites. Gas-powered stoves are allowed.
More details via this link:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/whiteriver/alerts/white-river-nf-enters-
stage-2-fire-restrictions

<p>The White River National Forest enters Stage 2 fire restrictions June 26, 2026. This means no campfires or charcoal anywhere on the forest, including developed campgrounds and recreation sites. Gas-powered stoves are allowed. More details via this link: <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/whiteriver/alerts/white-river-nf-enters-stage-2-fire-restrictions" rel="nofollow">https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/whiteriver/alerts/white-river-nf-enters-stage-2-fire-restrictions</a> </p><p> </p>

## Overview

Bogan Flats Campground stretches along the Crystal River in a valley of aspen
groves, towering Ponderosa Pine, spruce, and willow. The setting is ideal for
larger groups seeking recreation and relaxation in White River National
Forest.  
  
Sites in the campground are widely spaced and offer a nice mixture of open and
shaded spots, with several sites at the river's edge. The group site is
located away from the main campground, offering a more private location.

## Recreation

Crystal River, a tributary of Roaring Fork River, is renowned for its fly
fishing. Rainbow, cutthroat and brown 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.  
  
Other popular activities in the area include jeep tours, biking, and historic
sightseeing.

## Facilities

Bogan Flats Group site has one site available for reservation. There is no
electric hook ups and no water is available at the group site. Group Site
users must go to the main Bogan Flats Campground to fill containers.

Group site facilities include: hardened parking for approximately 10
campers/RV's depending on the size. This gravel area must accommodate
passenger vehicles as well. The site has 3 regular fire rings, and 1 group
size fire ring. 1 pedestal grill, 5 food lockers, 8 picnic tables, a double
vault toilet, and a horseshoe pit.

## 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.

## 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 20th
century.  
  

## Contact Info

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

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Bogan Flats Campground stretches along the Crystal River in a valley of aspen groves, towering Ponderosa Pine, spruce, and willow. The setting is ideal for larger 
groups seeking recreation and relaxation in White River National Forest.<br/><br/>

Sites in the campground are widely spaced and offer a nice mixture of open and shaded spots, with several sites at the river's edge. The group site is located away 
from the main campground, offering a more private location.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Crystal River, a tributary of Roaring Fork River, is renowned for its fly fishing. Rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout are plentiful in this waterway.<br/><br/> 

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.<br/><br/> 

Other popular activities in the area include jeep tours, biking, and historic sightseeing.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Bogan Flats Group site has one site available for reservation. There is no electric hook ups and no water is available at the group site. Group Site users must go to the main Bogan Flats Campground to fill containers. </p><p>Group site facilities include: hardened parking for approximately 10 campers/RV's depending on the size. This gravel area must accommodate passenger vehicles as well. The site has 3 regular fire rings, and 1 group size fire ring. 1 pedestal grill, 5 food lockers, 8 picnic tables, a double vault toilet, and a horseshoe pit. </p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.<br/><br/>

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.<br/><br/>

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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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 20th century.<br/><br/>
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

Bogan Flats Campground

BOGAN FLATS CAMPGROUND GRP S

Bogan Flats Campground and Group

## Overview

Located in the wide-open spaces of a lush green valley near the headwaters of
the Eagle River and East Fork Eagle River, Camp Hale East Fork is the ideal
spot for large group camping.  
  
The surrounding White River National Forest offers campers a recreational
oasis and an exciting Wilderness experience.

## Recreation

The famous Colorado Trail winds within walking distance of the campground,
offering hiking, horseback riding and opportunities for wildlife viewing to
guests. Several paths throughout the campground also provide easy walking and
biking areas.  
  
Fishing is available in the numerous streams nearby, including both the Eagle
and East Fork Eagle River, the Camp Hale Pond and several beaver ponds, with
various types of trout available.

## Facilities

East Fork Group site has one site available for reservation: There is no
electric hook-up or water available at this site.

Group Site facilities include: hardened parking for up to approximately 20
campers/RV's depending on the size. Vehicles are restricted to hardened areas
only. The site has 8 regular fire rings, and 1 group size fire ring, 1
pedestal grill, 3 food lockers, 1 double and 1 single vault toilet and 10
picnic tables.

Garbage is disposed of at the Camp Hale Memorial Campground.

## Natural Features

Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River
National Forest is the top recreation forest in the nation. Known as the
birthplace of wilderness and home to world-renowned skiing, the White River
Forest has something to offer every outdoor enthusiast.

## Contact Info

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

## Nearby Attractions

The White River National Forest is home to several skiing and Wilderness
areas, providing countless recreational opportunities for campers.

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Located in the wide-open spaces of a lush green valley near the headwaters of the Eagle River and East Fork Eagle River, Camp Hale East Fork is the ideal spot for large group camping. 
<br/><br/>
The surrounding White River National Forest offers campers a recreational oasis and an exciting Wilderness experience.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The famous Colorado Trail winds within walking distance of the campground, offering hiking, horseback riding and opportunities for wildlife viewing to guests. Several paths throughout the campground also provide easy walking and biking areas. 
<br/><br/>
Fishing is available in the numerous streams nearby, including both the Eagle and East Fork Eagle River, the Camp Hale Pond and several beaver ponds, with various types of trout available.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>East Fork Group site has one site available for reservation: There is no electric hook-up or water available at this site. </p><p>Group Site facilities include: hardened parking for up to approximately 20 campers/RV's depending on the size. Vehicles are restricted to hardened areas only. The site has 8 regular fire rings, and 1 group size fire ring, 1 pedestal grill, 3 food lockers, 1 double and 1 single vault toilet and 10 picnic tables. </p><p>Garbage is disposed of at the Camp Hale Memorial Campground. </p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is the top recreation forest in the nation. Known as the birthplace of wilderness and home to world-renowned skiing, the White River Forest has something to offer every outdoor enthusiast.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The White River National Forest is home to several skiing and Wilderness areas, providing countless recreational opportunities for campers.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

CAMP HALE EAST FORK GROUP

Camp Hale East Fork Group

## Overview

Camp Hale Memorial Campground sits at an elevation of 9,200 feet, offering
guests a wonderful setting for recreation and relaxation. Camp Hale is
historic because the 10th Mountain Division, an unit of 15,000 men, trained
here in mountaineering and skiing techniques during WWII. Some saw combat in
Italy during the war.  
  
Most of the buildings have been torn down, but foundations and other
"footprints" remain.  
  
The 99th Infantry Battalion (Viking Battalion) also trained at Camp Hale.
There are interpretive signs along US Rt. 24, explaining the history and
accomplishments of Camp Hale.

## Recreation

With the headwaters of the Eagle River nearby, anglers will find pockets of
solitude, casting lines for rainbow and brown trout. The waterway was named by
the local Ute Indians who thought there were as many branches of the river as
there were tail feathers on an eagle.  
  
Several ponds south of the campground offer good fishing opportunities.  
  
The Colorado Trail crosses within walking distance of Camp Hale, and gravel
roads provide easy walking and bike paths within the area.

## Facilities

Camp Hale Memorial Campground has 15 standard sites able to accommodate tents,
trailers and RVs.  
  
The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, and vault
toilets. Drinking water and electrical hook- ups are not available at this
site. Visitors must provide their own water.  
  
The road, parking area and spurs in the campground are gravel.

## 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.  
  
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.  
  
This campground sits among a sparse growth of young Lodgepole pine in a wide,
flat, open valley.

## Nearby Attractions

The resort town of Vail is a popular destination for visitors to the area,
offering downhill skiing, world-class fly fishing, dining and resorts. There
is a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunites in this mountain town.

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Camp Hale Memorial Campground sits at an elevation of 9,200 feet, offering guests a wonderful setting for recreation and relaxation. Camp Hale is historic because the 10th Mountain Division, an unit of 15,000 men, trained here in mountaineering and skiing techniques during WWII. Some saw combat in Italy during the war.<br/><br/> 

Most of the buildings have been torn down, but foundations and other "footprints" remain.<br/><br/>  

The 99th Infantry Battalion (Viking Battalion) also trained at Camp Hale. There are interpretive signs along US Rt. 24, explaining the history and accomplishments of Camp Hale.<h2>Recreation</h2>
With the headwaters of the Eagle River nearby, anglers will find pockets of solitude, casting lines for rainbow and brown 

trout. The waterway was named by the local Ute Indians who thought there were as many branches of the river as there were tail 

feathers on an eagle.<br/><br/> 

Several ponds south of the campground offer good fishing opportunities.<br/><br/>
 
The Colorado Trail crosses within walking distance of Camp Hale, and gravel roads provide easy walking and bike paths within 

the area.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Camp Hale Memorial Campground has 15 standard sites able to accommodate tents, trailers and RVs.<br/><br/>

The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, and vault toilets. Drinking water and electrical hook-

ups are not available at this site.  Visitors must provide their own water.<br/><br/>

The road, parking area and spurs in the campground are gravel.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.<br/><br/>

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.<br/><br/>

This campground sits among a sparse growth of young Lodgepole pine in a wide, flat, open valley.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The resort town of Vail is a popular destination for visitors to the area, offering downhill skiing, world-class fly fishing, dining and resorts. There is a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunites in this mountain town.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

CAMP HALE MEMORIAL

Camp Hale Memorial

## Overview

Situated above the Ruedi Reservoir, Chapman Campground sits at the base of a
wide valley adjacent to the Fryingpan River in White River National Forest.  
  
Sites are surrounded by lodgepole pine, and several are at the river's edge,
offering an ideal setting for visitors seeking recreation and relaxation.

## Recreation

Flowing through this campground is Fryingpan River, renowned for its fly
fishing. Downriver, below the campground and Ruedi Dam, large rainbow, brown,
cutthroat and brook trout are plentiful in an area nicknamed the "toilet
bowl." Here, the fish feed on mysis shrimp, a small freshwater shrimp stocked
in the lake.  
  
The stretch of river from the dam down to the confluence of Fryingpan and the
Roaring Fork River has been designated as Gold Medal Waters by the Colorado
Wildlife Commission. Special regulations in this area include fishing only
with artificial flies and lures, and releasing all trout except brown trout,
with a limit of 2 fish over 14 inches.  
  
Chapman Reservoir is also an option for anglers wanting to cast lines in at
its shore. Motorized watercraft is prohibited on Chapman Reservoir.  
  
A horseshoe pit and volleyball court encourage game playing. A nature trail
can be accessed from the site.

## Facilities

Chapman Campground has 84 standard sites suitable for tents, trailers, and
RVs. The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault
toilets, and drinking water located in Loops F, G & H. Electrical hook-ups are
not available. Trash and recycling collection is provided.

Chapman Group Site has one site available for reservation. There is no
electric hook-up but potable water is available withing the campground at the
fill station spigots. The Group Site facilities include: hardened parking for
campers and passenger vehicles along the access road into the site. The site
has 6 regular fire rings and 1 group size rock fire ring, 1 pedestal grill, 5
food lockers, 7 picnic tables, and a horseshoe pit.

Vehicles must stay on the main road or pull outs. Vehicles are not allowed to
travel into the woods. All camping in the woods must be hand carried.

## 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.  
  
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.

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Situated above the Ruedi Reservoir, Chapman Campground sits at the base of a wide valley adjacent to the Fryingpan River in White River National Forest.<br/><br/>

Sites are surrounded by lodgepole pine, and several are at the river's edge, offering an ideal setting for visitors seeking recreation and relaxation.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Flowing through this campground is Fryingpan River, renowned for its fly fishing. Downriver, below the campground and Ruedi 
Dam, large rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout are plentiful in an area nicknamed the "toilet bowl." Here, the 
fish feed on mysis shrimp, a small freshwater shrimp stocked in the lake.<br/><br/>

The stretch of river from the dam down to the confluence of Fryingpan and the Roaring Fork River has been designated as Gold Medal Waters by the Colorado Wildlife 
Commission. Special regulations in this area include fishing only with artificial flies and lures, and releasing all trout except brown trout, with a limit of 2 fish 
over 14 inches.
<br/><br/>

Chapman Reservoir is also an option for anglers wanting to cast lines in at its shore. Motorized watercraft is prohibited on Chapman Reservoir.<br/><br/>

A horseshoe pit and volleyball court encourage game playing. A nature trail can be accessed from the site.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Chapman Campground has 84 standard sites suitable for tents, trailers, and RVs. The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water located in Loops F, G & H. Electrical hook-ups are not available. Trash and recycling collection is provided.</p><p>Chapman Group Site has one site available for reservation. There is no electric hook-up but potable water is available withing the campground at the fill station spigots. The Group Site facilities include: hardened parking for campers and passenger vehicles along the access road into the site. The site has 6 regular fire rings and 1 group size rock fire ring, 1 pedestal grill, 5 food lockers, 7 picnic tables, and a horseshoe pit.</p><p>Vehicles must stay on the main road or pull outs. Vehicles are not allowed to travel into the woods. All camping in the woods must be hand carried. </p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.<br/><br/>

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.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

Chapman Campground

CHAPMAN CAMPGROUND AND GROUP

Chapman Campground And Group

## Overview

Cow Creek North Campground is on the northeast shores of Green Mountain
Reservoir in White River National Forest, offering an ideal setting for
visitors seeking a multitude of recreational activities both on water and
land.

All motorized watercraft must be inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species and
must launch from a monitored launch ramp. The Heeney Marina below the Town of
Heeney on the west shore is open during daylight hours throughout the season.

## Recreation

Encompassing a landscape of rivers, mountains, trails and forest roads, the
White River National Forest is one of the top recreation forests in the
nation. Located on the shores of Green Mountain reservoir, Cow Creek
Campground is a popular spot for boating, canoeing, fishing, water skiing and
windsurfing. Anglers will find populations of rainbow and brown trout, as well
as kokanee salmon when casting their lines out into the water. Spring Creek is
a popular off-roading area located at the northern end of the Gore Mountain
Range. A network of roads open to off-road vehicle use meanders through
lodgepole pine and spruce/fir forests. Viewpoints of surrounding mountains
open up along these roads.

## Facilities

Cow Creek North Campground has 5 group sites suitable for tents, trailers and
RVs. Vault toilets are provided. The landscape around the lake is open with
very few trees and miles of mountain views. Each group site has 2 picnic
tables and a fire ring.

## 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 eight wilderness areas,
four defined seasons and ten peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. The
White River National Forest was established in 1891 as the White River Plateau
Timber Reserve; the second such reserve to be named in the United States. In
1905, the newly formed Forest Service was given authority of the reserve. Long
before this designation, the area was home to the Ute Indians who followed
herds of elk and bison on their seasonal migrations. 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.

## Contact Info

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

## Nearby Attractions

Take some time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park to learn about the
diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and
exhibits. In the summer visitors may want to traverse Trail Ridge Road from
one side of the park to the other, reaching alpine vistas boasting elevations
of more than 12,000 feet.

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Cow Creek North Campground is on the northeast shores of Green Mountain Reservoir in White River National Forest, offering an ideal setting for visitors seeking a multitude of recreational activities both on water and land.</p>

<p>All motorized watercraft must be inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species and must launch from a monitored launch ramp. The Heeney Marina below the Town of Heeney on the west shore is open during daylight hours throughout the season.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Encompassing a landscape of rivers, mountains, trails and forest roads, the White River National Forest is one of the top recreation forests in the nation. Located on the shores of Green Mountain reservoir, Cow Creek Campground is a popular spot for boating, canoeing, fishing, water skiing and windsurfing. Anglers will find populations of rainbow and brown trout, as well as kokanee salmon when casting their lines out into the water. Spring Creek is a popular off-roading area located at the northern end of the Gore Mountain Range. A network of roads open to off-road vehicle use meanders through lodgepole pine and spruce/fir forests. Viewpoints of surrounding mountains open up along these roads.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Cow Creek North Campground has 5 group sites suitable for tents, trailers and RVs.  Vault toilets are provided.  The landscape around the lake is open with very few trees and miles of mountain views.  Each group site has 2 picnic tables and a fire ring. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million-acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting eight wilderness areas, four defined seasons and ten peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. The White River National Forest was established in 1891 as the White River Plateau Timber Reserve; the second such reserve to be named in the United States. In 1905, the newly formed Forest Service was given authority of the reserve. Long before this designation, the area was home to the Ute Indians who followed herds of elk and bison on their seasonal migrations. 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.</p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Take some time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and exhibits. In the summer visitors may want to traverse Trail Ridge Road from one side of the park to the other, reaching alpine vistas boasting elevations of more than 12,000 feet.</p>
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Cow Creek North (CO)

Due to low water levels the Heeney Marina will no longer be launching boats
this season in Green Mountain Reservoir.

<p>Due to low water levels the Heeney Marina will no longer be launching boats this season in Green Mountain Reservoir.</p>

## Overview

Cow Creek South Campground is located on the northeast shore of Green Mountain
Reservoir in White River National Forest, offering an ideal setting for
visitors seeking a multitude of recreational activities both on water and on
land. fast

## Recreation

Encompassing a landscape of rivers, mountains, trails and forest roads, the
White River National Forest is one of the top recreation forests in the
nation.  
  
Located on the shores of Green Mountain reservoir, Cow Creek Campground is a
popular spot for boating, canoeing, fishing, water skiing and windsurfing.  
  
Anglers will find populations of rainbow and brown trout, as well as kokanee
salmon when casting their lines out into the water.  
  
Spring Creek is a popular off-roading area located at the northern end of the
Gore Mountain Range. A network of roads open to off-road vehicle use meanders
through lodgepole pine and spruce/fir forests. Viewpoints of surrounding
mountains open up along these roads.

## Facilities

Cow Creek South Campground has 44 standard sites suitable for tents, trailers
and RVs. Vault toilets are provided.  
  
All motorized watercraft must be inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species and
must launch from a monitored launch ramp. The Heeney Marina below the Town of
Heeney on the west shore is open during daylight hours throughout the season.
Other ramps are available as reservoir water levels allow.

## 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 eight wilderness areas,
four defined seasons and ten peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.  
  
The White River National Forest was established in 1891 as the White River
Plateau Timber Reserve; the second such reserve to be named in the United
States. In 1905, the newly formed Forest Service was given authority of the
reserve.  
  
Long before this designation, the area was home to the Ute Indians who
followed herds of elk and bison on their seasonal migrations.  
  
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.

## Contact Info

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

## Nearby Attractions

Take some time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park to learn about the
diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and
exhibits. In the summer visitors may want to traverse Trail Ridge Road from
one side of the park to the other, reaching alpine vistas boasting elevations
of more than 12,000 feet.

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Cow Creek South Campground is located on the northeast shore of Green Mountain Reservoir in White River National Forest, offering an ideal setting for visitors seeking a multitude of recreational activities both on water and on land.  fast<h2>Recreation</h2>
Encompassing a landscape of rivers, mountains, trails and forest roads, the White River National Forest is one of the top recreation forests in the nation.<br/><br/>

Located on the shores of Green Mountain reservoir, Cow Creek Campground is a popular spot for boating, canoeing, fishing, water skiing and windsurfing.<br/><br/>  

Anglers will find populations of rainbow and brown trout, as well as kokanee salmon when casting their lines out into the water.<br/><br/>
 
Spring Creek is a popular off-roading area located at the northern end of the Gore Mountain Range. A network of roads open to off-road vehicle use meanders through lodgepole pine and spruce/fir forests. Viewpoints of surrounding mountains open up along these roads.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Cow Creek South Campground has 44 standard sites suitable for tents, trailers and RVs. Vault toilets are provided.<br/><br/>
 All motorized watercraft must be inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species and must launch from a monitored launch ramp. The Heeney Marina below the Town of Heeney on the west shore is open during daylight hours throughout the season. Other ramps are available as reservoir water levels allow.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million-acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting eight wilderness areas, four defined seasons and ten peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.<br/><br/>


The White River National Forest was established in 1891 as the White River Plateau Timber Reserve; the second such reserve to be named in the United States. In 1905, the newly formed Forest Service was given authority of the reserve.<br/><br/>
 
Long before this designation, the area was home to the Ute Indians who followed herds of elk and bison on their seasonal migrations.<br/><br/>

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.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Take some time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and exhibits. In the summer visitors may want to traverse Trail Ridge Road from one side of the park to the other, reaching alpine vistas boasting elevations of more than 12,000 feet.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

Cow Creek south sage field with reservoir and mountains in background

Cow creek south campsite 2

Cow creek south campsite 4

Cow Creek campground 2

Cow Creek campground 3

Cow creek south campsite 6

Cow creek south campsite 3

Cow creek south campsite

Cow creek south campsite 5

Cow Creek campground 1

Cow Creek South

## Overview

Located approximately 22 miles east of Basalt, Colorado, in the White River
National Forest, Dearhamer Campground sits adjacent to the Fryingpan River
above Ruedi Reservoir at an elevation of 7,800 feet.

## Recreation

Renowned for its fly fishing, Fryingpan River flows below Ruedi Dam. Here,
large rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout are plentiful in an area
nicknamed the "toilet bowl." The fish feed on Mysis shrimp, a small freshwater
shrimp stocked in the lake.

The stretch of river from the dam down to the confluence of Fryingpan and the
Roaring Fork River has been designated as Gold Medal Waters by the Colorado
Wildlife Commission. Special regulations in this area include fishing only
with artificial flies and lures, and releasing all trout except brown trout,
with a limit of 2 fish over 14 inches.

For hikers and bikers, the Ruedi Trail, located north of the reservoir, climbs
to the top of Red Table Mountain. The trailhead is located 200 feet north of
the Jeep trail near the boat ramp and parking lot. This 8-mile trail gains
over 3,000 feet in elevation, leading hikers to a spectacular panoramic view
of the area.

Boating, swimming, and water skiing are all possible in the area.

## Facilities

Dearhamer Campground has 13 standard sites suitable for tents, trailers, and
RVs. There is a maximum length of 35 feet for RVs.

The sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Guests also have
access to vault toilets and a drinking water hydrant, but electrical hook-ups
are not available.

## 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.

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.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearby town of Aspen is a popular destination for visitors to the area.
From downhill skiing and world-class fly fishing, to dining and resorts, there
are a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunities in this resort mountain
town.

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Located approximately 22 miles east of Basalt, Colorado, in the White River National Forest, Dearhamer Campground sits adjacent to the Fryingpan River above Ruedi Reservoir at an elevation of 7,800 feet.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Renowned for its fly fishing, Fryingpan River flows below Ruedi Dam. Here, large rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout are plentiful in an area nicknamed the "toilet bowl." The fish feed on Mysis shrimp, a small freshwater shrimp stocked in the lake.
<p>
The stretch of river from the dam down to the confluence of Fryingpan and the Roaring Fork River has been designated as Gold Medal Waters by the Colorado Wildlife Commission. Special regulations in this area include fishing only with artificial flies and lures, and releasing all trout except brown trout, with a limit of 2 fish over 14 inches.
</p><p>
For hikers and bikers, the Ruedi Trail, located north of the reservoir, climbs to the top of Red Table Mountain. The trailhead is located 200 feet north of the Jeep trail near the boat ramp and parking lot. This 8-mile trail gains over 3,000 feet in elevation, leading hikers to a spectacular panoramic view of the area.
</p><p>
Boating, swimming, and water skiing are all possible in the area.
</p><h2>Facilities</h2>
Dearhamer Campground has 13 standard sites suitable for tents, trailers, and RVs. There is a maximum length of 35 feet for RVs. 
<p>
The sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Guests also have access to vault toilets and a drinking water hydrant, but electrical hook-ups are not available.
</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.
<p>
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.
</p>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The nearby town of Aspen is a popular destination for visitors to the area. From downhill skiing and world-class fly fishing, to dining and resorts, there are a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunities in this resort mountain town.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

Dearhamer

DEARHAMER CAMPGROUND

Campground Map (Current 2025)

Dearhamer Campground

## Overview

At 10,500 feet, Deep Lake Campground lies on top of the vast White River
Plateau. Nestled against Deep Lake 29 miles from the nearest paved road, this
campground offers a remote experience surrounded by meadows and a spruce/fir
forest. Wildlife such as elk, mule deer, moose, black bears, bald eagles,
ospreys, and numerous other species can be seen in the vicinity of Deep Lake
Campground.

## Recreation

Deep Lake Campground offers access to a variety of different recreational
experiences. Fishing for trout in Deep Lake is popular given its close
proximity to the campground. The nearby Deep Lake Day Use area offers a small
boat launch for non-motorized and electric motorized boats. With an abundant
population of elk and mule deer, the Flat Tops offer world class hunting
opportunities in the fall. Deep Lake Campground offers an excellent base camp
for hunting trips across the region. Hiking is another activity popular with
people staying at Deep Lake Campground. The Flat Tops Wilderness lies a few
miles to the north, offering hundreds of miles of hiking trails. Numerous
trails outside of the Wilderness offer a primitive experience for hikers
willing to explore off the beaten path. While the road to the campground is a
graded gravel road, many roads in the area require high-clearance four-wheel
drive vehicles.

## Facilities

Deep Lake Campground offers a primitive campground experience. Each site has
an accessible metal picnic table and fire ring. Many sites have designated
gravel tent pads. A short walk leads to a vault toilet, of which seven are
spaced throughout the 29 campsites. No potable water is on site, so campers
will need to bring water for the duration of their trip.

## Natural Features

Camping at Deep Lake Campground is an excellent way to see the character of
the White River Plateau, otherwise known as the Flat Tops. The White River
Plateau is a high volcanic uplift ranging from 10,000 to 12,000 feet. On top
of the plateau, the landscape is a mosaic of meadows and spruce/fir forests,
dotted with lakes, wetlands, and rocky hills. In July and August, wildflowers
contrast the lush green landscape with a vibrant array of colors. Deep Lake
offers a pleasant scene before its waters plunge through Deep Creek canyon
down to the Colorado River over 4,000 feet below.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (970) 827-5715.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>At 10,500 feet, Deep Lake Campground lies on top of the vast White River Plateau. Nestled against Deep Lake 29 miles from the nearest paved road, this campground offers a remote experience surrounded by meadows and a spruce/fir forest. Wildlife such as elk, mule deer, moose, black bears, bald eagles, ospreys, and numerous other species can be seen in the vicinity of Deep Lake Campground.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Deep Lake Campground offers access to a variety of different recreational experiences. Fishing for trout in Deep Lake is popular given its close proximity to the campground. The nearby Deep Lake Day Use area offers a small boat launch for non-motorized and electric motorized boats. With an abundant population of elk and mule deer, the Flat Tops offer world class hunting opportunities in the fall. Deep Lake Campground offers an excellent base camp for hunting trips across the region. Hiking is another activity popular with people staying at Deep Lake Campground. The Flat Tops Wilderness lies a few miles to the north, offering hundreds of miles of hiking trails. Numerous trails outside of the Wilderness offer a primitive experience for hikers willing to explore off the beaten path. While the road to the campground is a graded gravel road, many roads in the area require high-clearance four-wheel drive vehicles.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Deep Lake Campground offers a primitive campground experience. Each site has an accessible metal picnic table and fire ring. Many sites have designated gravel tent pads. A short walk leads to a vault toilet, of which seven are spaced throughout the 29 campsites. No potable water is on site, so campers will need to bring water for the duration of their trip.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Camping at Deep Lake Campground is an excellent way to see the character of the White River Plateau, otherwise known as the Flat Tops. The White River Plateau is a high volcanic uplift ranging from 10,000 to 12,000 feet. On top of the plateau, the landscape is a mosaic of meadows and spruce/fir forests, dotted with lakes, wetlands, and rocky hills. In July and August, wildflowers contrast the lush green landscape with a vibrant array of colors. Deep Lake offers a pleasant scene before its waters plunge through Deep Creek canyon down to the Colorado River over 4,000 feet below.</p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (970) 827-5715.

Nightly fees may be paid on-site using the fee envelopes at the entrance to
the campground or using the Recreation.gov Mobile App's Scan & Pay feature.

Deep Lake from Deep Lake Campground

A vault toilet at Deep Lake Campground.

Deep Creek from Deep Lake Campground

Bear-resistant food storage is required at Deep Lake Campground

Deep Lake Campground entrance

Deep Lake Campground informational kiosk and fee station

Lake access parking

Deep Lake Campground

## Overview

Located 5 miles southeast of Aspen, Colorado, Difficult Campground sits on the
banks of the Roaring Fork River on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies.  
  
Campsites are nestled in a mixed forest of aspen, cottonwood, pine, fir, scrub
oak, and spruce, and several are at the river's edge, offering an ideal
setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.

## Recreation

Renowned for its fly fishing, the Roaring Fork River sustains populations of
large rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout. The nearby peaks and soothing
sounds from the river offer anglers a perfect backdrop for an afternoon of
fishing.  
  
Whitewater adventure seekers may want to raft portions of the Roaring Fork, as
it is navigable by small craft throughout most of its length to its confluence
with the Colorado.  
  
Hikers can access trails near the campground.

## Facilities

Difficult Group site has one site available for reservation: There is no
electric hook ups but potable water is available at a spigots inside the main
campground.

Group Site: facilities include: hardened parking for campers/RV's and
passenger vehicles. The site has 1 group size fire ring, 1 pedestal grill, 1
food locker, and 5 picnic tables.

## 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.  
  
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.  
  
The Roaring Fork River flows by the campground, a tributary of the mighty
Colorado. Deep, swift and clear, the Roaring Fork rises in the Sawatch Range
on the west side of the Continental Divide and drains an area of the Colorado
Western Slope called the Roaring Fork Valley.

## Contact Info

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

## Nearby Attractions

The nearby town of Aspen is a popular destination for visitors to the area.
From downhill skiing and world-class fly fishing, to dining and resorts, there
is a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunites in this mountain town.

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Located 5 miles southeast of Aspen, Colorado, Difficult Campground sits on the banks of the Roaring Fork River on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies.<br/><br/>

Campsites are nestled in a mixed forest of aspen, cottonwood, pine, fir, scrub oak, and spruce, and several are at the river's edge, offering an ideal setting for 
guests seeking recreation and relaxation.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Renowned for its fly fishing, the Roaring Fork River sustains populations of large rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout. The nearby peaks and soothing sounds from the river offer anglers a perfect backdrop for an afternoon of fishing.<br/><br/>

Whitewater adventure seekers may want to raft portions of the Roaring Fork, as it is navigable by small craft throughout most of its length to its confluence with the Colorado.<br/><br/>

Hikers can access trails near the campground.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Difficult Group site has one site available for reservation: There is no electric hook ups but potable water is available at a spigots inside the main campground.</p><p>Group Site: facilities include: hardened parking for campers/RV's and passenger vehicles. The site has 1 group size fire ring, 1 pedestal grill, 1 food locker, and 5 picnic tables. </p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.<br/><br/>
 

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.<br/><br/>

The Roaring Fork River flows by the campground, a tributary of the mighty Colorado. Deep, swift and clear, the Roaring Fork rises in the Sawatch Range on the west side of the Continental Divide and drains an area of the Colorado Western Slope called the Roaring Fork Valley.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The nearby town of Aspen is a popular destination for visitors to the area. From downhill skiing and world-class fly fishing, to dining and resorts, there is a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunites in this mountain town.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

Difficult Campground

DIFFICULT CAMPGROUND

## Overview

East Maroon Portal Picnic Site is situated next to Maroon Creek, offering
spectacular views of towering red stone cliffs, lush wetlands and evergreen
forests. The area is an excellent gathering spot for families, group
gatherings and parties.  
  
The picnic area is available for use by the general public, but can be
reserved for private events. This is the only site available in the Maroon
Bells Scenic Area for wedding receptions.

## Recreation

Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River
national Forest is one of the top recreation Forests in the nation.  
  
For hikers and backpackers, the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness epitomizes
the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Starting from the East Maroon Portal, the
Maroon Creek Trail winds through aspen groves and across boulder fields. After
about a mile the East Maroon Trail branches off the Maroon Creek Trail and
enters the wilderness. Climbing to alpine terrain, backpackers will find high
mountain lakes and a smattering of wildflowers in early summer. Check specific
regulations for camping in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area.

## Facilities

This picnic area is available for use by the general public, but can be
reserved for private events for a fee. The picnic site can be reserved for the
morning, afternoon, or both. This is the only site available in the Maroon
Bells Scenic Area for wedding receptions.  
  
The picnic area has three large picnic tables and can accommodate up to 70
people.

Individuals who reserve this picnic site are issued five vehicle passes which
allow travel in a motorized vehicle to this site. Parties reserving both the
amphitheatre and picnic site for the same event will only be issued five
vehicle passes total. Parking is severely limited at the Bells and public
access is our first priority. We recommend renting one or more high occupany
vehicles that hold 12 or more guests.

For all others not accomdated by the 5 vehicle passes, they will have to make
a reservation to ride the shuttle.  
  
Because vehicle traffic is restricted on Maroon Creek Road from 8 a.m. until 5
p.m. past the Maroon Bells Welcome Station, anyone not accomdated by the 5
vehicle passes will have to make a reservation to ride the shuttle up to the
picnic site. To access the shuttle, you must make a reservation at
aspenchamber.org for tickets. The cost is $16 per adult and $10 for seniors 65
or older and children under 6. Operating hours for the shuttle bus are
8am-5pm. Dogs are permitted on the Maroon Bells Shuttle. Parking for the
shuttle is available at Aspen Highlands Ski Area.  
  
Bird seed, confetti, electric music and PA systems are prohibited at the site.  
  
Visitors are required to remove or dispose of decorations and all trash after
events. All food, beverages, scented items, and trash must be properly stored
or removed when not attended. A bear-proof food locker and bear-proof waste
receptacles are available at the site. Vault toilets are available at this
site. Running water is not available at the picnic area.

## Natural Features

The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is surrounding Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.
This wilderness is one of the five original Colorado wilderness areas
designated by the 1964 Wilderness Act. Its scenic value exudes from its aspen
groves, meadows of wildflowers, and dark forests of spruce and fir that rise
up from the valleys to alpine landscapes. Here, bighorn sheep, pika, and
ptarmigan find habitat above timberline.  
  
Towering over glacial valleys at over 14,000 feet in elevation, the Maroon
Bells are the most recognizable peaks in the Elk Mountains. The Maroon Bells
are unique in the Rockies in that they are made up of metamorphic sedimentary
mudstone that gives the peaks their maroon color and unstable nature for
climbing.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (970) 945-2521.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearby town of Aspen is a popular destination for visitors to the area.
From downhill skiing and world-class fly fishing, to dining and resorts, there
are a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunities in this mountain town.

<h2>Overview</h2>
East Maroon Portal Picnic Site is situated next to Maroon Creek, offering spectacular views of towering red stone cliffs, lush wetlands and evergreen forests. The area is an excellent gathering spot for families, group gatherings and parties.<br/><br/>

The picnic area is available for use by the general public, but can be reserved for private events. This is the only site available in the Maroon Bells Scenic Area for wedding receptions.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River national Forest is one of the top recreation Forests in the nation.<br/><br/>

For hikers and backpackers, the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness epitomizes the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Starting from the East Maroon Portal, the Maroon Creek Trail winds through aspen groves and across boulder fields.  After about a mile the East Maroon Trail branches off the Maroon Creek Trail and enters the wilderness.   Climbing to alpine terrain, backpackers will find high mountain lakes and a smattering of wildflowers in early summer.  Check specific regulations for camping in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This picnic area is available for use by the general public, but can be reserved for private events for a fee. The picnic site can be reserved for the morning, afternoon, or both.  This is the only site available in the Maroon Bells Scenic Area for wedding receptions.<br><br>The picnic area has three large picnic tables and can accommodate up to 70 people.  </p>

<p>Individuals who reserve this picnic site are issued five vehicle passes which allow travel in a motorized vehicle to this site.  Parties reserving both the amphitheatre and picnic site for the same event will only be issued five vehicle passes total. Parking is severely limited at the Bells and public access is our first priority.  We recommend renting one or more high occupany vehicles that hold 12 or more guests.  </p>

<p>For all others not accomdated by the 5 vehicle passes, they will have to make a reservation to ride the shuttle.  <br><br>Because vehicle traffic is restricted on Maroon Creek Road from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. past the Maroon Bells Welcome Station, anyone not accomdated by the 5 vehicle passes will have to make a reservation to ride the shuttle up to the picnic site.  To access the shuttle, you must make a reservation at aspenchamber.org for tickets.  The cost is $16 per adult and $10 for seniors 65 or older and children under 6.  Operating hours for the shuttle bus are 8am-5pm.  Dogs are permitted on the Maroon Bells Shuttle.  Parking for the shuttle is available at Aspen Highlands Ski Area.  <br><br>Bird seed, confetti, electric music and PA systems are prohibited at the site.<br><br>Visitors are required to remove or dispose of decorations and all trash after events. All food, beverages, scented items, and trash must be properly stored or removed when not attended.  A bear-proof food locker and bear-proof waste receptacles are available at the site. Vault toilets are available at this site. Running water is not available at the picnic area.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is surrounding Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. This wilderness is one of the five original Colorado wilderness areas designated by the 1964 Wilderness Act. Its scenic value exudes from its aspen groves, meadows of wildflowers, and dark forests of spruce and fir that rise up from the valleys to alpine landscapes. Here, bighorn sheep, pika, and ptarmigan find habitat above timberline. <br/><br/>

Towering over glacial valleys at over 14,000 feet in elevation, the Maroon Bells are the most recognizable peaks in the Elk Mountains. The Maroon Bells are unique in the Rockies in that they are made up of metamorphic sedimentary mudstone that gives the peaks their maroon color and unstable nature for climbing.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (970) 945-2521.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The nearby town of Aspen is a popular destination for visitors to the area. From downhill skiing and world-class fly fishing, to dining and resorts, there are a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunities in this mountain town.

EAST MAROON PORTAL PICNIC SITE

View of the Bells from the Visitor Center

The purple Maroon Bells peaks over Maroon Lake with wildflowers in the foreground

East Maroon Portal Picnic Area

East Maroon Portal Picnic Site

## Overview

Set in a towering grove of mixed conifer and aspen trees on the western slope
of the Colorado Rockies at an elevation of 8,200 feet. This is an ideal
setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.

Hikers, hunters, anglers and equestrians can also find recreational
opportunities nearby. This is a good base for hiking and horseback riding in
the Flat Tops Wilderness. Enjoy elk hunting amidst one of the largest elk
herds in North America.

## Recreation

Standard Nonelectric

Equestrian Nonelectric

Overnight

## Facilities

The East Marvine Campground has 10 non-reservable campsites with picnic
tables, toilet, fire grates, and trash disposal.

The Marvine parking areas provide plenty of room for trailers and vehicles.
Hitchracks are available in the parking lot, and corrals are available at
three sites adjacent to the campground. Day use parking for East Marvine Trail
is available on the right side of the road.

There is no potable water available. Livestock may be watered in the stream,
approximately 400 yards away.

## 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.

Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges, moose graze
along the streams 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

East Marvine Trail #1822: The trail leads up East Marvine Creek, through the
Flat Tops Wilderness to Johnson Lake. At the summit Big Marvine Peak offers a
panoramic view of the Flat Tops Wilderness and the surrounding area.

Marvine Trail #1823: The Marvine Trail begins at the end of County Road 12
right outside the campground. It accesses Marvine Creek and Marvine Lakes
providing a great opportunity to fish.

Marvine Lake and Slide Lake: These two lakes cover 135 surface acres and offer
rainbow, brook, and cutthroat trout fishing.

West Marvine Trail #1868

Papoose Creek Trail #2248: leads up Papoose Creek past several short
waterfalls, to Papoose Basin. It then climbs onto the Flat Tops Plateau where
it intersects the Oyster Lake Trail 1825.

Ute Creek Trail #1824

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Set in a towering grove of mixed conifer and aspen trees on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies at an elevation of 8,200 feet. This is an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.</p>
<p>Hikers, hunters, anglers and equestrians can also find recreational opportunities nearby. This is a good base for hiking and horseback riding in the Flat Tops Wilderness. Enjoy elk hunting amidst one of the largest elk herds in North America.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Standard Nonelectric</p>
<p>Equestrian Nonelectric</p>
<p>Overnight</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The East Marvine Campground has 10 non-reservable campsites with picnic tables, toilet, fire grates, and trash disposal. </p><p>The Marvine parking areas provide plenty of room for trailers and vehicles. Hitchracks are available in the parking lot, and corrals are available at three sites adjacent to the campground. Day use parking for East Marvine Trail is available on the right side of the road.</p><p>There is no potable water available. Livestock may be watered in the stream, approximately 400 yards away.</p><p></p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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.</p>

<p>Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges, moose graze along the streams 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.</p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>East Marvine Trail #1822: The trail leads up East Marvine Creek, through the Flat Tops Wilderness to Johnson Lake. At the summit Big Marvine Peak offers a panoramic view of the Flat Tops Wilderness and the surrounding area.</p><p>Marvine Trail #1823: The Marvine Trail begins at the end of County Road 12 right outside the campground. It accesses Marvine Creek and Marvine Lakes providing a great opportunity to fish.</p><p>Marvine Lake and Slide Lake: These two lakes cover 135 surface acres and offer rainbow, brook, and cutthroat trout fishing.</p><p>West Marvine Trail #1868</p><p>Papoose Creek Trail #2248: leads up Papoose Creek past several short waterfalls, to Papoose Basin. It then climbs onto the Flat Tops Plateau where it intersects the Oyster Lake Trail 1825.</p><p>Ute Creek Trail #1824</p><h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

East Marvine

## Overview

Elliott Creek Campground is located on the northwest side of Green Mountain
Reservoir in White River National Forest. Sitting to the south of the dam
offers an ideal setting for visitors seeking a multitude of recreational
activities both on water and on land.

## Recreation

Encompassing a landscape of rivers, mountains, trails and forest roads, the
White River National Forest is one of the top recreation forests in the
nation. Located on the shores of Green Mountain reservoir, Cow Creek
Campground is a popular spot for boating, kayaking, fishing, water skiing and
windsurfing. Anglers will find populations of rainbow and brown trout, as well
as kokanee salmon when casting their lines out into the water. Spring Creek is
a popular off-roading area located at the northern end of the Gore Mountain
Range. A network of roads open to off-road vehicle use meanders through
lodgepole pine and spruce/fir forests. Viewpoints of surrounding mountains
open up along these roads.

## Facilities

Elliott Creek Campground has 20 standard sites suitable for tents and smaller
trailers. Vault toilets are provided. All motorized watercraft must be
inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species and must launch from a monitored launch
ramp. The Heeney Marina below the Town of Heeney on the west shore is open
during daylight hours throughout the season.

## 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 eight wilderness areas,
four defined seasons and ten peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. The
White River National Forest was established in 1891 as the White River Plateau
Timber Reserve; the second such reserve to be named in the United States. In
1905, the newly formed Forest Service was given authority of the reserve. Long
before this designation, the area was home to the Ute Indians who followed
herds of elk and bison on their seasonal migrations. 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.

## Contact Info

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

## Nearby Attractions

Take some time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park to learn about the
diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and
exhibits. In the summer visitors may want to traverse Trail Ridge Road from
one side of the park to the other, reaching alpine vistas boasting elevations
of more than 12,000 feet.

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Elliott Creek Campground is located on the northwest side of Green Mountain Reservoir in White River National Forest.  Sitting to the south of the dam offers an ideal setting for visitors seeking a multitude of recreational activities both on water and on land.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Encompassing a landscape of rivers, mountains, trails and forest roads, the White River National Forest is one of the top recreation forests in the nation. Located on the shores of Green Mountain reservoir, Cow Creek Campground is a popular spot for boating, kayaking, fishing, water skiing and windsurfing. Anglers will find populations of rainbow and brown trout, as well as kokanee salmon when casting their lines out into the water. Spring Creek is a popular off-roading area located at the northern end of the Gore Mountain Range. A network of roads open to off-road vehicle use meanders through lodgepole pine and spruce/fir forests. Viewpoints of surrounding mountains open up along these roads.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Elliott Creek Campground has 20 standard sites suitable for tents and smaller trailers. Vault toilets are provided. All motorized watercraft must be inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species and must launch from a monitored launch ramp. The Heeney Marina below the Town of Heeney on the west shore is open during daylight hours throughout the season. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million-acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting eight wilderness areas, four defined seasons and ten peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. The White River National Forest was established in 1891 as the White River Plateau Timber Reserve; the second such reserve to be named in the United States. In 1905, the newly formed Forest Service was given authority of the reserve. Long before this designation, the area was home to the Ute Indians who followed herds of elk and bison on their seasonal migrations. 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.</p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Take some time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and exhibits. In the summer visitors may want to traverse Trail Ridge Road from one side of the park to the other, reaching alpine vistas boasting elevations of more than 12,000 feet.</p>
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

Elliott Creek Campground

Elliott Creek Campground (CO)

****Bear activity has been increasing. For this reason a food storage order is
in effect at all developed campgrounds on the Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger
District, and the Piney Guard Station, Tigiwon Lodge, Mount of the Holy Cross
Overlook, Homestake Road FSR 703, and Nolan Creek Road. This order requires
all food and refuse to be stored in hard-sided vehicles, approved bear-
resistant containers, or supended at least 10 feet clear of the ground at all
points and four feet horizontally from any supporting tree or pole. This order
has been issued to provide for public safety and wildlife conservation.
Hopefully it will reduce wildlife habituation problems.**

The Gold Park campground is located along Homestake Creek in the Homestake
Valley in a forested setting. There are 12 camp sites available.

Holy Cross Wilderness is nearby; all wilderness regulations must be observed
when traveling in the wilderness (foot and horse travel only). There are
several trailheads into the wilderness within driving distance of the
campground and the Homestake Reservoir is about 3 miles further west on
Homestake Road.

There is a printable Recreation Quicksheet for this campground which is
complete with directions, details, and other information about this
campground.

<p><strong>**Bear activity has been increasing.  For this reason a food storage order is in effect at all developed campgrounds on the Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger District, and the Piney Guard Station, Tigiwon Lodge, Mount of the Holy Cross Overlook, Homestake Road FSR 703, and Nolan Creek Road. This order requires all food and refuse to be stored in hard-sided vehicles, approved bear-resistant containers, or supended at least 10 feet clear of the ground at all points and four feet horizontally from any supporting tree or pole. This order has been issued to provide for public safety and wildlife conservation. Hopefully it will reduce wildlife habituation problems. </strong></p><p>The Gold Park campground is located along Homestake Creek in the Homestake Valley in a forested setting. There are 12 camp sites available. </p><p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/whiteriver/recarea/?recid=81113" rel="nofollow">Holy Cross Wilderness</a> is nearby; all <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/whiteriver/specialplaces/?cid=stelprd3825863" rel="nofollow">wilderness regulations</a> must be observed when traveling in the wilderness (foot and horse travel only). There are several trailheads into the wilderness within driving distance of the campground and the Homestake Reservoir is about 3 miles further west on Homestake Road.</p><p>There is a <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd546397.pdf" rel="nofollow">printable Recreation Quicksheet for this campground</a> which is complete with directions, details, and other information about this campground.</p>

Gold Park Campground

## Overview

Gore Creek Campground is situated six miles east of Vail, Colorado, at an
elevation of 8,700 feet and centrally located for recreation and relaxation in
the White River National Forest.

## Recreation

The Gore Creek campground is located along Gore Creek in a forested setting
near the boundary of the Eagles Nest Wilderness. This is the closest
campground to the town of Vail and there are several trailheads nearby into
the Eagles Nest Wilderness; all wilderness regulations must be observed when
traveling in the wilderness (foot and horse travel only). The campground is
also located at the west end of the paved Vail Pass/Tenmile Canyon recreation
trail open to foot traffic and bicycles.

## Facilities

The campground offers 16 back-in sites, eight walk-in tent sites; number 18 is
a fully accessible tent site, four handicapped accessible bathrooms and bear-
resistant food lockers. Parking spurs for campsites are up to 35 feet long.
RVs longer than this would not fit in this campground.

## 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 eight wilderness areas,
four defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.  
  
Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk
bugle at dusk. Black bear and mule deer are common. 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.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearby town of Vail is a popular destination for visitors to the area.
From downhill skiing and world-class fly fishing, to dining and resorts, there
are a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunities in this resort mountain
town.

## Contact Info

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

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Gore Creek Campground is situated six miles east of Vail, Colorado, at an elevation of 8,700 feet and centrally located for recreation and relaxation in the White River National Forest.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The Gore Creek campground is located along Gore Creek in a forested setting near the boundary of the Eagles Nest Wilderness.  This is the closest campground to the town of Vail and there are several trailheads nearby into the Eagles Nest Wilderness; all wilderness regulations must be observed when traveling in the wilderness (foot and horse travel only).  The campground is also located at the west end of the paved Vail Pass/Tenmile Canyon recreation trail open to foot traffic and bicycles.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground offers 16 back-in sites, eight walk-in tent sites; number 18 is a fully accessible tent site, four handicapped accessible bathrooms and bear-resistant food lockers.  Parking spurs for campsites are up to 35 feet long.  RVs longer than this would not fit in this campground.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting eight wilderness areas, four defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.
<br/><br/>
Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk bugle at dusk. Black bear and mule deer are common.  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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The nearby town of Vail is a popular destination for visitors to the area. From downhill skiing and world-class fly fishing, to dining and resorts, there are a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunities in this resort mountain town.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

GORE CREEK CAMPGROUND

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Gore Creek Campground

## Overview

Heaton Bay Campground is situated at an elevation of 9,000 feet and centrally
located for recreation and relaxation in the White River National Forest.  
  
There is little or no shade in the campground due to pine beetle infestation
and the removal of hazard trees, but the sites offer open views to Dillon
Reservoir and several mountain ranges.

## Recreation

Dillon Reservoir is 3,233 acres with 26.8 miles of shoreline, offering an
ideal spot for fishing, boating, and sailing. The reservoir supports a healthy
population of rainbow and brown trout, in addition to a few cutthroat finding
their way into the lake from feeder streams.  
  
Opportunities for hiking and biking in this area include more than 7 paved
miles of the 50-mile Summit County trail system.  
  
The Old Dillon Reservoir Trail is a favorite. This short, easy trail has
spectacular views of the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide.  
  
For those wanting a bit more solitude, hiking in the Ptarmigan Wilderness area
is a wonderful escape from the crowds.

## Facilities

Heaton Bay Campground has 87 sites, able to accommodate tents, trailers and
RVs. Walk-in only tent sites available of a first-come, first-served basis.  
  
  
  
The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets,
and drinking water. Electrical hook-ups are available for a fee at several of
the sites.  
  
  
  
Firewood is for sale from hosts at the campground.  
  
  
  
Boat ramp access is available in the marinas located in the nearby towns of
Frisco and Dillon.

## 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.  
  
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.

## Nearby Attractions

Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are
all located within 10 miles from Dillon Reservoir. These resorts stay open
year round.

## Contact Info

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

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Heaton Bay Campground is situated at an elevation of 9,000 feet and centrally located for recreation and relaxation in the White River National Forest.<br/><br/> 

There is little or no shade in the campground due to pine beetle infestation and the removal of hazard trees, but the sites offer open views to Dillon Reservoir and 
several mountain ranges.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Dillon Reservoir is 3,233 acres with 26.8 miles of shoreline, offering an ideal spot for fishing, boating, and sailing. The reservoir supports a healthy population of 
rainbow and brown trout, in addition to a few cutthroat finding their way into the lake from feeder streams.<br/><br/>
 
Opportunities for hiking and biking in this area include more than 7 paved miles of the 50-mile Summit County trail system.<br/><br/> 

The Old Dillon Reservoir Trail is a favorite. This short, easy trail has spectacular views of the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide.<br/><br/>  

For those wanting a bit more solitude, hiking in the Ptarmigan Wilderness area is a wonderful escape from the crowds.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Heaton Bay Campground has 87 sites, able to accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Walk-in only tent sites available of a first-come, first-served basis.<br><br><br><br>The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water. Electrical hook-ups are available for a fee at several of the sites.<br><br><br><br>Firewood is for sale from hosts at the campground.<br><br><br><br>Boat ramp access is available in the marinas located in the nearby towns of Frisco and Dillon.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.<br/><br/>

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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are all located within 10 miles from Dillon Reservoir. These resorts stay open year round.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

Dillon Reservoir from kayak

HEATON BAY

Excellent Kayaking on Dillon Reservoir

Firewood available at camp host

Dillon Reservoir In Winter

View of lake from East edge of Heaton Bay campground

Dillon Reservoir adjacent to Heaton Bay Campground

Miles of Shoreline

Sunset View From Heaton Bay Campground

Dillon Reservoir

Heaton Bay

Calm Waters on Dillon Reservoir

Pristine

Superb Fishing in Dillon Reservoir

## Overview

The Horse Thief Campground, located at Trappers Lake in the White River
National Forest, offers a natural setting for stock users adjacent to the Flat
Tops Wilderness. The campsites are set aside for stock users only, with
corrals, long spurs for large trailers, and an RV Dump just up the road. The
Flat Tops Wilderness area provides miles of riding within this historic
wilderness area. Trappers Lake is in the wilderness, so motorized, mechanized,
and any kind of wheeled cart is prohibited; this goes for bikes and game carts
on the trails as well.

## Recreation

Trappers Lake is known as the Cradle of Wilderness. At approximately 302
surface acres, the lake contains a strain of native cutthroat trout and the
Colorado Parks and Wildlife operates a spawn collection station at the Cabin
Creek inlet during May and June. Trappers Lake lies completely within the Flat
Tops Wilderness; motorized boats and wheeled carts for boat transport are
prohibited.

## Facilities

Horse Thief Campground (Elevation 9,700ft) has 7 single first-come first-serve
sites with corrals . There are long spurs to accommodate large trailers (max
length 60ft). The campground is equipped with picnic tables, fire grates,
vault toilets, trash disposal, bear boxes, and potable water. Limited shade is
available so shade shelters are recommended. An RV dump station within the TL
Campground complex. Electrical hook-ups are not available.

## Natural Features

The Horse Thief Campground at Trappers Lake is located adjacent to the Flat
Tops Wilderness, offering a natural environment with many pothole lakes,
surrounding glacier carved mountains, and access to trails and wilderness
areas. Wildlife frequent the area and moose, elk, deer, marmots, pine marten,
and an abundance of birds may be seen.

## Contact Info

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

## Nearby Attractions

Fishing Access: Trappers Lake, Little Trappers Lake, Wall Lake, Fraser Creek,
Lake of the Woods

Trail Access: Little Trappers Trail #1814, Carhart Trail #1815, Trappers Lake
Trail #1816, Wall Lake

Trail #1818, Island Lakes Trail #1842, Chinese Wall Trail #1803, Deer Lake
Trail #2021, South Derby

Trail #1857, Himes Peak Trail #1877

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The Horse Thief Campground, located at Trappers Lake in the White River National Forest, offers a natural setting for stock users adjacent to the Flat Tops Wilderness.  The campsites are set aside for stock users only, with corrals, long spurs for large trailers, and an RV Dump just up the road. The Flat Tops Wilderness area provides miles of riding within this historic wilderness area.  Trappers Lake is in the wilderness, so motorized, mechanized, and any kind of wheeled cart is prohibited; this goes for bikes and game carts on the trails as well.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Trappers Lake is known as the Cradle of Wilderness. At approximately 302 surface acres, the lake contains a strain of native cutthroat trout and the Colorado Parks and Wildlife operates a spawn collection station at the Cabin Creek inlet during May and June. Trappers Lake lies completely within the Flat Tops Wilderness; motorized boats and wheeled carts for boat transport are prohibited.</p><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Horse Thief Campground (Elevation 9,700ft) has 7 single first-come first-serve sites with corrals . There are long spurs to accommodate large trailers (max length 60ft). The campground is equipped with picnic tables, fire grates, vault toilets, trash disposal, bear boxes, and potable water. Limited shade is available so shade shelters are recommended. An RV dump station within the TL Campground complex. Electrical hook-ups are not available.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The Horse Thief Campground at Trappers Lake is located adjacent to the Flat Tops Wilderness, offering a natural environment with many pothole lakes, surrounding glacier carved mountains, and access to trails and wilderness areas. Wildlife frequent the area and moose, elk, deer, marmots, pine marten, and an abundance of birds may be seen.</p>
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Fishing Access: Trappers Lake, Little Trappers Lake, Wall Lake, Fraser Creek, Lake of the Woods</p><p>Trail Access: Little Trappers Trail #1814, Carhart Trail #1815, Trappers Lake Trail #1816, Wall Lake</p><p>Trail #1818, Island Lakes Trail #1842, Chinese Wall Trail #1803, Deer Lake Trail #2021, South Derby</p><p>Trail #1857, Himes Peak Trail #1877</p><h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

Horse Thief

There are 22 dispersed campsites for car camping along Lincoln Creek Road.
High Clearance required and 4x4 recommended to access all campsites. All sites
are first come first serve. No facilities such as toilets or water are
available. Maximum 5 day stay limit.

<p>There are 22 dispersed campsites for car camping along Lincoln Creek Road. High Clearance required and 4x4 recommended to access all campsites. All sites are first come first serve. No facilities such as toilets or water are available. Maximum 5 day stay limit.</p>

Lincoln Creek Dispersed Campground

## Overview

Located approximately 14 miles eat of Basalt, CO, in the White River National
Forest, Little Mattie Campground is situated on the Ruedi Reservoir at an
elevation of 7800 feet. Sites are open to the starry nighttime skies and
access to the lake and trails. It sits amid a mixed conifer forest and offers
an ideal setting for guest seeking recreation and relaxation.

Little Mattie has 19 standard sites suitable for tents, trailers and RVs.
There is a maximum length of 30 feet for RVs & trailers. The sites are
equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and bear boxes (food storage
lockers). Guests also have access to vault toilets and drinking water, but
electrical hook-ups are not available.

## Recreation

Renown for its fly fishing, Frying pan River flows below Ruedi Dam. Here,
large rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout are plentiful in an area
nicknamed the “toilet bowl.” The fish feed on Mysis shrimp, a small freshwater
shrimp stocked in the lake. The stretch of rive from below the dam down to the
confluence of Frying Pan and the Roaring Fork River has been designated as
Gold Medal Waters by the Colorado Wildlife Commission. Special regulations in
this area include fishing only with artificial flies and lures, and releasing
all trout except brown trout, with a limit of two fish over 14 inches. For
hikers and bikers, the Ruedi Trail, located north of the reservoir, climbs to
the top of Red Mountain. The trailhead is located 200 feet north of the Jeep
trail near the boat ramp and parking lot. This eight mile trail gains over
3,000 feet in elevation, leading hikers to a spectacular panoramic view of the
area. Boating, swimming, and water skiing are all possible. Interpretive
programs are popular activities.

## Facilities

## Contact Info

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

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Located approximately 14 miles eat of Basalt, CO, in the White River National Forest, Little Mattie Campground is situated on the Ruedi Reservoir at an elevation of 7800 feet.  Sites are open to the starry nighttime skies and access to the lake and trails. It sits amid a mixed conifer forest and offers an ideal setting for guest seeking recreation and relaxation.</p>
<p>Little Mattie has 19 standard sites suitable for tents, trailers and RVs. There is a maximum length of 30 feet for RVs & trailers. The sites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and bear boxes (food storage lockers). Guests also have access to vault toilets and drinking water, but electrical hook-ups are not available.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Renown for its fly fishing, Frying pan River flows below Ruedi Dam. Here, large rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout are plentiful in an area nicknamed the “toilet bowl.” The fish feed on Mysis shrimp, a small freshwater shrimp stocked in the lake. The stretch of rive from below the dam down to the confluence of Frying Pan and the Roaring Fork River has been designated as Gold Medal Waters by the Colorado Wildlife Commission. Special regulations in this area include fishing only with artificial flies and lures, and releasing all trout except brown trout, with a limit of two fish over 14 inches. For hikers and bikers, the Ruedi Trail, located north of the reservoir, climbs to the top of Red Mountain. The trailhead is located 200 feet north of the Jeep trail near the boat ramp and parking lot. This eight mile trail gains over 3,000 feet in elevation, leading hikers to a spectacular panoramic view of the area. Boating, swimming, and water skiing are all possible. Interpretive programs are popular activities.</p>


<h2>Facilities</h2>


<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

Little Mattie

Little Mattie Site 1 View

Little Mattie View

Little Mattie Campground

## Overview

Located approximately 14 miles east of Basalt, Colorado, in the White River
National Forest, Little Maud Campground is situated on Ruedi Reservoir at an
elevation of 7,800 feet.  
  
Sites at this campground open up to views of the reservoir and starry
nighttime skies. A mixed conifer forest hems in the shoreline and nearby peaks
offer an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.

## Recreation

Renowned for its fly fishing, Fryingpan River flows below Ruedi Dam. Here,
large rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout are plentiful in an area
nicknamed the "toilet bowl." The fish feed on Mysis shrimp, a small freshwater
shrimp stocked in the lake.  
  
The stretch of river from the dam down to the confluence of Fryingpan and the
Roaring Fork River has been designated as Gold Medal Waters by the Colorado
Wildlife Commission. Special regulations in this area include fishing only
with artificial flies and lures, and releasing all trout except brown trout,
with a limit of two fish over 14 inches.  
  
For hikers and bikers, the Ruedi Trail, located north of the reservoir, climbs
to the top of Red Table Mountain. The trailhead is located 200 feet north of
the Jeep trail near the boat ramp and parking lot. This eight mile trail gains
over 3,000 feet in elevation, leading hikers to a spectacular panoramic view
of the area.  
  
Boating, swimming, and water skiing are all possible. Interpretive programs
are popular activities.

## Facilities

Little Maud Campground has 21 standard sites suitable for tents, trailers, and
RVs. There is a maximum length of 35 feet for RVs. The sites are equipped with
picnic tables and campfire rings. Guests also have access to vault toilets and
drinking water, but electrical hook-ups are not available.

## 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 eight wilderness areas,
four defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.  
  
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.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearby town of Aspen is a popular destination for visitors to the area.
From downhill skiing and world-class fly fishing, to dining and resorts, there
are a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunities in this resort mountain
town.

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Located approximately 14 miles east of Basalt, Colorado, in the White River National Forest, Little Maud Campground is situated on Ruedi Reservoir at an elevation of 7,800 feet. <br/>
<br/>
Sites at this campground open up to views of the reservoir and starry nighttime skies. A mixed conifer forest hems in the shoreline and nearby peaks offer an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Renowned for its fly fishing, Fryingpan River flows below Ruedi Dam. Here, large rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout are plentiful in an area nicknamed the "toilet bowl." The fish feed on Mysis shrimp, a small freshwater shrimp stocked in the lake. <br/>
<br/>
The stretch of river from the dam down to the confluence of Fryingpan and the Roaring Fork River has been designated as Gold Medal Waters by the Colorado Wildlife Commission. Special regulations in this area include fishing only with artificial flies and lures, and releasing all trout except brown trout, with a limit of two fish over 14 inches. <br/>
<br/>
For hikers and bikers, the Ruedi Trail, located north of the reservoir, climbs to the top of Red Table Mountain. The trailhead is located 200 feet north of the Jeep trail near the boat ramp and parking lot. This eight mile trail gains over 3,000 feet in elevation, leading hikers to a spectacular panoramic view of the area. <br/>
<br/>
Boating, swimming, and water skiing are all possible. Interpretive programs are popular activities.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Little Maud Campground has 21 standard sites suitable for tents, trailers, and RVs. There is a maximum length of 35 feet for RVs. The sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Guests also have access to vault toilets and drinking water, but electrical hook-ups are not available.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting eight wilderness areas, four defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. <br/>
<br/>
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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The nearby town of Aspen is a popular destination for visitors to the area. From downhill skiing and world-class fly fishing, to dining and resorts, there are a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunities in this resort mountain town.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

Little Maud

LITTLE MAUD CAMPGROUND

Little Maud Campground

## Overview

At an elevation of 9,320 feet, Lowry Campground is located between Summit Cove
and Breckenridge, Colorado in the White River National Forest.  
  
This campground is in close proximity to Dillon Reservoir and a handful of
trails, making it an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and
relaxation.  
  
Due to the pine beetle infestation and removal of hazard trees, there is
little or no shade in the campground.

## Recreation

Dillon Reservoir, often referred to as Lake Dillon, is the greatest draw to
this campground, offering 26.8 miles of shoreline. It is an ideal spot for
fishing, boating, and sailing. Anglers will find that the reservoir supports a
healthy population of rainbow and brown trout, with an occasional cutthroat
trout finding its way into the lake from feeder streams.  
  
Opportunities for hiking and biking include more than 7 paved miles of the
50-mile Summit County trail system.  
  
From the reservoir, the Old Dillon Reservoir trail is a favorite. This short,
easy trail has spectacular views of the Tenmile Range and the Continental
Divide. The Old Dillon Reservoir was built in the 1930s to supply water to the
original town of Dillon, which is now covered by the new Dillon Reservoir.

## Facilities

Lowry Campground has 27 sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs.
Three tent-only campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.  
  
Sites 2-24 have electric hookups. There is an extra fee for the electrical
service at these sites.  
  
The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, drinking water
and vault toilets.  
  
All campsites are allowed 10 people and two vehicles only, with a maximum
vehicle length of 32 feet.  
  
Firewood is for sale from hosts at the campground. Boat ramp access is
available in the marinas located in the nearby towns of Frisco and Dillon.

## 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.  
  
Described as being more vertical than horizontal, the nearby Eagles Nest
Wilderness, designated in 1976, is a playground of craggy cliffs, sheer rock
faces, alpine lakes, and deep, forested valleys. Visitors will find foot
travel across this pristine area challenging and often strenuous, but will be
rewarded with spectacular scenery.  
  
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.

## Nearby Attractions

Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are
all located within 10 miles from Dillon Reservoir. These resorts stay open
year round.

## Contact Info

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

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
At an elevation of 9,320 feet, Lowry Campground is located between Summit Cove and Breckenridge, Colorado in the White River National Forest.<br/><br/> 

This campground is in close proximity to Dillon Reservoir and a handful of trails, making it an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.
<br/><br/> 

Due to the pine beetle infestation and removal of hazard trees, there is little or no shade in the campground.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Dillon Reservoir, often referred to as Lake Dillon, is the greatest draw to this campground, offering 26.8 miles of shoreline. It is an ideal spot for 

fishing, boating, and sailing. Anglers will find that the reservoir supports a healthy population of rainbow and brown trout, 

with an occasional cutthroat trout finding its way into the lake from feeder streams.<br/><br/>
 
Opportunities for hiking and biking include more than 7 paved miles of the 50-mile Summit County trail 

system.<br/><br/> 

From the reservoir, the Old Dillon Reservoir trail is a favorite. This short, easy trail has spectacular views of the Tenmile 

Range and the Continental Divide. The Old Dillon Reservoir was built in the 1930s to supply water to the original town of 

Dillon, which is now covered by the new Dillon Reservoir.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Lowry Campground has 27 sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. Three tent-only campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.<br/><br/>

Sites 2-24 have electric hookups. There is an extra fee for the electrical service at these sites.<br/><br/>

The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, drinking water and vault toilets. <br/><br/> 

All campsites are allowed 10 people and two vehicles only, with a maximum vehicle length of 32 feet.<br/><br/>

Firewood is for sale from hosts at the campground. Boat ramp access is available in the marinas located in the nearby towns of Frisco and Dillon.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.<br/><br/>

Described as being more vertical than horizontal, the nearby Eagles Nest Wilderness, designated in 1976, is a playground of 

craggy cliffs, sheer rock faces, alpine lakes, and deep, forested valleys. Visitors will find foot travel across this pristine 

area challenging and often strenuous, but will be rewarded with spectacular scenery.<br/><br/> 

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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are all located within 10 miles from Dillon Reservoir. These 
resorts stay open year round.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

LOWRY CAMPGROUND

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LOWRY CAMPGROUND2

Lowry Campground

Our facility is experiencing a temporary water outage. Please bring all the
water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.

<p>Our facility is experiencing a temporary water outage. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.</p>

## Overview

Reputed to be the most photographed mountains in Colorado, the spectacular
Maroon Bells dominate this setting. Hemmed in by Maroon Lake, aspen groves and
evergreen forests, Maroon Bells Amphitheater is designed for interpretive
talks, and is especially popular for recreational events and weddings. The
amphitheater is available for use by the general public and can be reserved
for private events. The maximum number of people allowed at the amphitheater
is 50. Receptions are not allowed at this location, but can be held at the
East Maroon Portal Picnic site, approximately a four mile drive.

## Recreation

There are hiking trails of varying length and difficulty. Trails next to
Maroon Lake are fairly flat and wheelchair and stroller accessible. Beyond
Maroon Lake, trails become steeper and rocky.  
  
For hikers and backpackers, the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness epitomizes
the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Starting from the Maroon Bells Scenic Area,
the West Maroon Trail winds through aspen groves, crosses streams, and
switchbacks through forests. Climbing to alpine terrain, backpackers will find
high mountain lakes and a smattering of wildflowers in early summer. Check
specific regulations for camping in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area.

## Facilities

The Amphitheater is a venue with a view, tucked behind the visitor center and
overlooking a vast meadow (speckled with wildflowers mid-summer), Maroon Lake,
and the Maroon Bells. It’s the perfect space for interpretive programs,
weddings, spoken-word poetry performances, contemplate thought, or a picnic!

The Amphitheater can be rented for private gatherings most days of the week
throughout the summer. Reservations open one year in advance on a rolling
basis for $200 per day. The space can hold a maximum of 50 people. Accessible
vault toilets and a water fountain area available at the site- electrical
outlets and phone service are not.

Decorations are allowed within the amphitheater, however the following are
prohibited from use:

  * Arches (or large structures)
  * Items that are thrown or animals released (doves, flower petals, rice, confetti, etc.)
  * Collection of items from the surrounding area
  * PA systems (or loud music)
  * Hanging lights from trees 
  * Floating Lanterns or Fireworks
  * Aluminum cans dragging from vehicles 

All decorations must be removed upon leaving the amphitheater.

Amphitheater reservations include five vehicle passes to the Maroon Bells
Scenic Area, available for pickup at the Welcome Station five days prior to
the event. Guests that cannot be accommodated with the included vehicle passes
will have to either purchase a vehicle pass or reserve a seat on the shuttle
bus well ahead of time at Aspenchamber.org. Operating hours for the shuttle
bus are 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Dogs are permitted on the Maroon Bells
Shuttle.

Vehicle traffic is restricted on Maroon Creek Road past the Forest Service
Welcome Station from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. so guests with vehicle passes
must come through the Welcome Station before 8:00 am. Handicapped individuals
and vehicles with children under 2 years old in a restraining car seat are
exempt from needing prior reservations and from road restrictions.

Parking for the amphitheater is available at the day use parking area, 200
yards from the site. Park all vehicles in the day use parking area. No
vehicles are allowed in the bus loop for any reason. The shuttle bus drops
guests off just 25 yards from the Amphitheater.

While receptions cannot be held at the amphitheater, the nearby East Maroon
Portal Picnic site is a popular option for the after-party. The East Maroon
Portal Picnic site is a small, developed area situated along Maroon Creek,
sharing a parking lot and path with the East Maroon Creek Trailhead. The
picnic site can accommodate up to 75 people and may be reserved for the
morning (10AM - 2PM) or the afternoon (3PM - 7PM) , or both. All food,
beverages, and scented items must be properly stored until the time of the
reception. A bear-proof food locker is available to store these items while
not being attended. Click here to reserve the East Maroon Portal Picnic site.

## Natural Features

The amphitheatre has views of the surrounding Maroon Bells-Snowmass
Wilderness. This wilderness is one of the five original Colorado wilderness
areas designated by the 1964 Wilderness Act. Its scenic value exudes from its
aspen groves, meadows of wildflowers, and dark forests of spruce and fir that
rise up from the valleys to alpine landscapes. Here, bighorn sheep, pika, and
ptarmigan find habitat above timberline.  
  
Towering over glacial valleys at over 14,000 feet in elevation, the Maroon
Bells are the most recognizable peaks in the Elk Mountains. The Maroon Bells
are unique in the Rockies in that they are made up of metamorphic sedimentary
mudstone that gives the peaks their maroon color and unstable nature for
climbing.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (970) 945-2521.

## Charges & Cancellations

Changes: If your new stay dates are completely different from your original
stay dates, there is a $10 change fee

Cancellations: You can cancel the reservation any time before the date of your
scheduled arrival. You will receive a refund for your stay, minus the
following fees:

$10 cancellation fee

Any reservation fees (only if paid when booking)

Any previous change fees

Late cancellation penalties may also apply.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Reputed to be the most photographed mountains in Colorado, the spectacular Maroon Bells dominate this setting. Hemmed in by Maroon Lake, aspen groves and evergreen forests, Maroon Bells Amphitheater is designed for interpretive talks, and is especially popular for recreational events and weddings. The amphitheater is available for use by the general public and can be reserved for private events. The maximum number of people allowed at the amphitheater is 50. Receptions are not allowed at this location, but can be held at the East Maroon Portal Picnic site, approximately a four mile drive.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
There are hiking trails of varying length and difficulty.  Trails next to Maroon Lake are fairly flat and wheelchair and stroller accessible.  Beyond Maroon Lake, trails become steeper and rocky.<br/><br/>

For hikers and backpackers, the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness epitomizes the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Starting from the Maroon Bells Scenic Area, the West Maroon Trail winds through aspen groves, crosses streams, and switchbacks through forests. Climbing to alpine terrain, backpackers will find high mountain lakes and a smattering of wildflowers in early summer.  Check specific regulations for camping in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The Amphitheater is a venue with a view, tucked behind the visitor center and overlooking a vast meadow (speckled with wildflowers mid-summer), Maroon Lake, and the Maroon Bells. It’s the perfect space for interpretive programs, weddings, spoken-word poetry performances, contemplate thought, or a picnic! </p>

<p>The Amphitheater can be rented for private gatherings most days of the week throughout the summer. Reservations open one year in advance on a rolling basis for $200 per day. The space can hold a maximum of 50 people. Accessible vault toilets and a water fountain area available at the site- electrical outlets and phone service are not.</p>

<p>Decorations are allowed within the amphitheater, however the following are prohibited from use:</p>
<ul>
<li>Arches (or large structures)</li>
<li>Items that are thrown or animals released (doves, flower petals, rice, confetti, etc.)</li>
<li>Collection of items from the surrounding area</li>
<li>PA systems (or loud music)</li>
<li>Hanging lights from trees </li>
<li>Floating Lanterns or Fireworks</li>
<li>Aluminum cans dragging from vehicles </li>
</ul>
<p>All decorations must be removed upon leaving the amphitheater.</p>

<p>Amphitheater reservations include five vehicle passes to the Maroon Bells Scenic Area, available for pickup at the Welcome Station five days prior to the event. Guests that cannot be accommodated with the included vehicle passes will have to either purchase a vehicle pass or reserve a seat on the shuttle bus well ahead of time at Aspenchamber.org. Operating hours for the shuttle bus are 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Dogs are permitted on the Maroon Bells Shuttle.</p>

<p>Vehicle traffic is restricted on Maroon Creek Road past the Forest Service Welcome Station from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. so guests with vehicle passes must come through the Welcome Station before 8:00 am. Handicapped individuals and vehicles with children under 2 years old in a restraining car seat are exempt from needing prior reservations and from road restrictions.</p>

<p>Parking for the amphitheater is available at the day use parking area, 200 yards from the site. Park all vehicles in the day use parking area. No vehicles are allowed in the bus loop for any reason. The shuttle bus drops guests off just 25 yards from the Amphitheater. </p>

<p>While receptions cannot be held at the amphitheater,  the nearby East Maroon Portal Picnic site is a popular option for the after-party. The East Maroon Portal Picnic site is a small, developed area situated along Maroon Creek, sharing a parking lot and path with the East Maroon Creek Trailhead. The picnic site can accommodate up to 75 people and may be reserved for the morning (10AM - 2PM) or the afternoon (3PM - 7PM) , or both. All food, beverages, and scented items must be properly stored until the time of the reception. A bear-proof food locker is available to store these items while not being attended. Click <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234588?tab=campsites" rel="nofollow">here</a>  to reserve the East Maroon Portal Picnic site.</p>

<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The amphitheatre has views of the surrounding Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. This wilderness is one of the five original Colorado wilderness areas designated by the 1964 Wilderness Act. Its scenic value exudes from its aspen groves, meadows of wildflowers, and dark forests of spruce and fir that rise up from the valleys to alpine landscapes. Here, bighorn sheep, pika, and ptarmigan find habitat above timberline. <br/><br/>

Towering over glacial valleys at over 14,000 feet in elevation, the Maroon Bells are the most recognizable peaks in the Elk Mountains. The Maroon Bells are unique in the Rockies in that they are made up of metamorphic sedimentary mudstone that gives the peaks their maroon color and unstable nature for climbing.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (970) 945-2521.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Changes: If your new stay dates are completely different from your original stay dates, there is a $10 change fee </p>

<p>Cancellations: You can cancel the reservation any time before the date of your scheduled arrival. You will receive a refund for your stay, minus the following fees:</p>
<p>$10 cancellation fee</p>
<p>Any reservation fees (only if paid when booking)</p>
<p>Any previous change fees</p>
<p>Late cancellation penalties may also apply.</p>

View of the Maroon Bells from the Amphitheater

Maroon Bells Amphitheatre

## Overview

Marvine Campground is set in a towering grove of mixed conifer and aspen trees
on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies at an elevation of 8,200 feet.
This is an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.  
  
Hikers, hunters, anglers and equestrians can also find recreational
opportunities nearby. This is a good base for hiking and horseback riding in
the Flat Tops Wilderness. Enjoy elk hunting amidst one of the largest elk
herds in North America.

## Recreation

This popular campground is located 36 miles east of Meeker along Marvine
Creek. It offers access to a number of trails and lakes for hiking, fishing
and hunting. Fishing is available in Marvine and East Marvine Creeks, and in
the Flat Tops Wilderness at Marvine Lakes. Marvine Trail #1823 and East
Marvine Trail #1822 both begin near the campground.

## Facilities

Marvine Campground has five horse campsites. The only corrals available for
public use are the ones at the horse camp sites in the campground. The corrals
at the Marvine Trailhead are for Outfitter and Guide use only. Additional
facilities at the campground include tables, fire grates, vault toilets and
hand pump drinking water. Trash service is provided. Electrical hook-ups are
not available. Livestock may be watered in the stream, about 200 yards from
the campground.

## 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.  
  
Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges, moose graze
along the streams 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

East Marvine Trail #1822: The trail leads up East Marvine Creek, through the
Flat Tops Wilderness to Johnson Lake. At the summit Big Marvine Peak offers a
panoramic view of the Flat Tops Wilderness and the surrounding area.

Marvine Trail #1823: The Marvine Trail begins at the end of County Road 12
right outside the campground. It accesses Marvine Creek and Marvine Lakes
providing a great opportunity to fish.

Marvine Lake and Slide Lake: These two lakes cover 135 surface acres and offer
rainbow, brook, and cutthroat trout fishing.

West Marvine Trail #1868

Papoose Creek Trail #2248: leads up Papoose Creek past several short
waterfalls, to Papoose Basin. It then climbs onto the Flat Tops Plateau where
it intersects the Oyster Lake Trail 1825.

Ute Creek Trail #1824

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Marvine Campground is set in a towering grove of mixed conifer and aspen trees on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies at an elevation of 8,200 feet. This is an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.<br/><br/>

Hikers, hunters, anglers and equestrians can also find recreational opportunities nearby.  This is a good base for hiking and horseback riding in the Flat Tops Wilderness.  Enjoy elk hunting amidst one of the largest elk herds in North America.
<h2>Recreation</h2>
This popular campground is located 36 miles east of Meeker along Marvine Creek. It offers access to a number of trails and lakes for hiking, fishing and hunting. Fishing is available in Marvine and East Marvine Creeks, and in the Flat Tops Wilderness at Marvine Lakes. Marvine Trail #1823 and East Marvine Trail #1822 both begin near the campground.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Marvine Campground has five horse campsites. The only corrals available for public use are the ones at the horse camp sites in the campground. The corrals at the Marvine Trailhead are for Outfitter and Guide use only. Additional facilities at the campground include tables, fire grates, vault toilets and hand pump drinking water. Trash service is provided. Electrical hook-ups are not available. Livestock may be watered in the stream, about 200 yards from the campground.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.<br/><br/>

Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges, moose graze along the streams 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.

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>East Marvine Trail #1822: The trail leads up East Marvine Creek, through the Flat Tops Wilderness to Johnson Lake. At the summit Big Marvine Peak offers a panoramic view of the Flat Tops Wilderness and the surrounding area.</p><p>Marvine Trail #1823: The Marvine Trail begins at the end of County Road 12 right outside the campground. It accesses Marvine Creek and Marvine Lakes providing a great opportunity to fish.</p><p>Marvine Lake and Slide Lake: These two lakes cover 135 surface acres and offer rainbow, brook, and cutthroat trout fishing.</p><p>West Marvine Trail #1868</p><p>Papoose Creek Trail #2248: leads up Papoose Creek past several short waterfalls, to Papoose Basin. It then climbs onto the Flat Tops Plateau where it intersects the Oyster Lake Trail 1825.</p><p>Ute Creek Trail #1824</p><h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

Marvine Campground

Meadow Lake Campground is located 35 miles north of New Castle via the Buford-
New Castle Road (County/Forest Road 245). The campground offers 10 campsites,
all of which are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. These campsites
are suitable for tent camping and small trailers, with parking spurs of up to
16 feet in length.

Facilities at the campground include picnic tables, fire grates, trash
disposal, secure food storage, and a vault toilet. The campground includes
several handicap accessible sites. This is a fee use area.

Meadow Lake Campground is located just north of Meadow Lake. The campground is
also a short distance from the Meadow Lake Picnic Area. The Picnic Area
includes picnic tables, fire rings, a dock, boat launch, and restroom. The day
use fee for the Picnic Area is waived for campground guests.

Meadow Lake itself is located in a popular area for fishing, hunting, and OHV
riding. The campground also provides an easy staging area for accessing
numerous non-motorized trails in the southwest Flat Tops.

Typical open season dates are May 28 to October 25.

<p>Meadow Lake Campground is located 35 miles north of New Castle via the Buford-New Castle Road (County/Forest Road 245). The campground offers 10 campsites, all of which are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. These campsites are suitable for tent camping and small trailers, with parking spurs of up to 16 feet in length.</p><p>Facilities at the campground include picnic tables, fire grates, trash disposal, secure food storage, and a vault toilet. The campground includes several handicap accessible sites. This is a fee use area.</p><p>Meadow Lake Campground is located just north of Meadow Lake. The campground is also a short distance from the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/whiteriver/recarea/?recid=41145" rel="nofollow">Meadow Lake Picnic Area</a>. The Picnic Area includes picnic tables, fire rings, a dock, boat launch, and restroom. The day use fee for the Picnic Area is waived for campground guests.</p><p>Meadow Lake itself is located in a popular area for fishing, hunting, and OHV riding. The campground also provides an easy staging area for accessing numerous non-motorized trails in the southwest Flat Tops.</p><p>Typical open season dates are May 28 to October 25.</p>

Meadow Lake Campground

Meadow Ridge Campground is located 35 miles north of New Castle via the
Buford-New Castle Road (County/Forest Road 245). The campground offers 20
campsites, all of which are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
These campsites are suitable for tent, RV, and trailer camping, with parking
spurs of up to 50 feet in length.

Facilities at the campground include picnic tables, fire grates, trash
disposal, secure food storage, and vault toilets. The campground includes
several handicap accessible sites. This is a fee use area.

Meadow Ridge Campground is located less than 0.25 miles from Meadow Lake.
During your stay at the campground, be sure to check out the Meadow Lake
Picnic Area. The Picnic Area includes picnic tables and fire rings on both
sides of the lake, plus a dock, boat ramp, and restroom on the western
shoreline. The day use fee for the Picnic Area is waived for campground
guests. Meadow Lake itself is located in a popular area for fishing, hunting,
and OHV riding. The campground also provides an easy staging area for
accessing numerous non-motorized trails in the southwest Flat Tops.

Typical open season dates are May 28 to October 25.

<p>Meadow Ridge Campground is located 35 miles north of New Castle via the Buford-New Castle Road (County/Forest Road 245). The campground offers 20 campsites, all of which are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. These campsites are suitable for tent, RV, and trailer camping, with parking spurs of up to 50 feet in length.</p><p>Facilities at the campground include picnic tables, fire grates, trash disposal, secure food storage, and vault toilets. The campground includes several handicap accessible sites. This is a fee use area.</p><p>Meadow Ridge Campground is located less than 0.25 miles from Meadow Lake. During your stay at the campground, be sure to check out the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/whiteriver/recarea/?recid=41145" rel="nofollow">Meadow Lake Picnic Area</a>. The Picnic Area includes picnic tables and fire rings on both sides of the lake, plus a dock, boat ramp, and restroom on the western shoreline. The day use fee for the Picnic Area is waived for campground guests. Meadow Lake itself is located in a popular area for fishing, hunting, and OHV riding. The campground also provides an easy staging area for accessing numerous non-motorized trails in the southwest Flat Tops.</p><p>Typical open season dates are May 28 to October 25.</p><p> </p>

Meadow Ridge Campground

## Overview

Located approximately 14 miles east of Basalt, Colorado in White River
National Forest, Mollie B White River Campground sits adjacent to the Ruedi
Reservoir at an elevation just under 7,800 feet.  
  
Sites at this campground open up to views of the reservoir and starry
nighttime skies. A mixed conifer forest hems in the shoreline, and nearby
peaks offer an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.

## Recreation

Renowned for its fly fishing, Fryingpan River flows below Ruedi Dam. Here,
large rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout are plentiful in an area
nicknamed the "toilet bowl." The fish feed on mysis shrimp, a small freshwater
shrimp stocked in the lake.  
  
The stretch of river from the dam down to the confluence of Fryingpan and the
Roaring Fork River has been designated as Gold Medal Waters by the Colorado
Wildlife Commission. Special regulations in this area include fishing only
with artificial flies and lures, and releasing all trout except brown trout,
with a limit of 2 fish over 14 inches.  
  
For hikers and bikers, the Ruedi Trail, located north of the reservoir, climbs
to the top of Red Table Mountain. The trailhead is located 200 feet north of
the Jeep trail near the boat ramp and parking lot. This 8-mile trail gains
over 3,000 feet in elevation, leading hikers to a spectacular panoramic view
of the area.  
  
Boating, swimming, and water skiing are all possible. Interpretive programs
are popular activities.

## Facilities

Mollie B Campground has 27 standard sites suitable for tents, trailers, and
RVs. There is a maximum length of 40 feet for RVs.  
  
The sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Guests also have
access to flush toilets and drinking water, but electrical hook-ups are not
available.  
  
A boat ramp is available for use at this campground.

## 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.  
  
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.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearby town of Aspen is a popular destination for visitors to the area.
From downhill skiing and world-class fly fishing, to dining and resorts, there
are a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunites in this resort mountain
town.

## Contact Info

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

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Located approximately 14 miles east of Basalt, Colorado in White River National Forest, Mollie B White River Campground sits adjacent to the Ruedi Reservoir at an elevation just under 7,800 feet.<br/><br/> 

Sites at this campground open up to views of the reservoir and starry nighttime skies. A mixed conifer forest hems in the shoreline, and nearby peaks offer an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Renowned for its fly fishing, Fryingpan River flows below Ruedi Dam. Here, large rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout are plentiful in an area nicknamed the "toilet bowl." The fish feed on mysis shrimp, a small freshwater shrimp stocked in the lake.<br/><br/>

The stretch of river from the dam down to the confluence of Fryingpan and the Roaring Fork River has been designated as Gold Medal Waters by the Colorado Wildlife Commission. Special regulations in this area include fishing only with artificial flies and lures, and releasing all trout except brown trout, with a limit of 2 fish over 14 inches.<br/><br/>

For hikers and bikers, the Ruedi Trail, located north of the reservoir, climbs to the top of Red Table Mountain. The trailhead is located 200 feet north of the Jeep trail near the boat ramp and parking lot. This 8-mile trail gains over 3,000 feet in elevation, leading hikers to a spectacular panoramic view of the area.<br/><br/>

Boating, swimming, and water skiing are all possible. Interpretive programs are popular activities.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Mollie B Campground has 27 standard sites suitable for tents, trailers, and RVs. There is a maximum length of 40 feet for RVs. <br><br>The sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Guests also have access to flush toilets and drinking water, but electrical hook-ups are not available.<br><br>A boat ramp is available for use at this campground.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.<br/><br/>
 

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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The nearby town of Aspen is a  popular destination for visitors to the area. From downhill skiing and world-class fly fishing, to dining and resorts, there are a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunites in this resort mountain town.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

Campground situated in a lush mountain valley.

MOLLIE B_WHITE RIVER

Mollie B White River

## Overview

North Fork Campground is set in a towering aspen grove on the western slope of
the Colorado Rockies at an elevation of 7,800 feet. This is an ideal setting
for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. Most sites are widely spaced and
open up to the river valley, though a heavy understory of tall grass and wild
roses provide privacy. The North Fork of the White River is across from the
campground.

## Recreation

Flowing near the campground is the North Fork of the White River, renowned for
its fly fishing. Rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout are plentiful in
this waterway. The nearby peaks and soothing sounds from the river offer
anglers a perfect backdrop to an afternoon of fishing. Other wildlife such as
deer, elk and moose, also frequent this area.

The North Fork Campground is close to a number of OHV trails. Use caution when
riding, as domestic cattle and sheep may be grazing in the area.

Hikers, hunters, mountain bikers and equestrians can also find recreational
opportunities nearby.

## Facilities

North Fork Campground has 28 standard sites able to accommodate tents,
trailers, and RVs.

The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets,
and drinking water. Electrical hook-ups are not available.

Firewood is available on-site.

## 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. 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. The campground sits above the North Fork
White River valley, surrounded by forested mountain peaks.

## Nearby Attractions

Fishing Access: many areas alongside County Road 8; Lost Creek

Trail Access: Lost Creek Trail #1808, Long Park Trail #1809, Snell Creek Trail
#1810, Lily Pond Trail #1811, Big Ridge Trail #1820

Off-Highway Vehicle Access: East Beaver-Yellow Jacket Road #250, Cattle Creek
Road #235, Fawn Creek Road #280, Deadhorse Loop Road #230, Pagoda Lake Trail
#1804

## Contact Info

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

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
North Fork Campground is set in a towering aspen grove on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies at an elevation of 7,800 feet. This is an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.  

Most sites are widely spaced and open up to the river valley, though a heavy understory of tall grass and wild roses provide privacy. The North Fork of the White River is across from the campground.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Flowing near the campground is the North Fork of the White River, renowned for its fly fishing. Rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout are plentiful in this waterway. The nearby peaks and soothing sounds from the river offer anglers a perfect backdrop to an afternoon of fishing. Other wildlife such as deer, elk and moose, also frequent this area.</p><p>The North Fork Campground is close to a number of OHV trails. Use caution when riding, as domestic cattle and sheep may be grazing in the area.</p><p>Hikers, hunters, mountain bikers and equestrians can also find recreational opportunities nearby.</p><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>North Fork Campground has 28 standard sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. </p><p>The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water. Electrical hook-ups are not available. </p><p>Firewood is available on-site.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.  

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.  

The campground sits above the North Fork White River valley, surrounded by forested mountain peaks.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Fishing Access: many areas alongside County Road 8; Lost Creek</p><p>Trail Access: Lost Creek Trail #1808, Long Park Trail #1809, Snell Creek Trail #1810, Lily Pond Trail #1811, Big Ridge Trail #1820</p><p>Off-Highway Vehicle Access: East Beaver-Yellow Jacket Road #250, Cattle Creek Road #235, Fawn Creek Road #280, Deadhorse Loop Road #230, Pagoda Lake Trail #1804</p>
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

North Fork Campground Entrance

NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND Setting

NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND

North Fork Campground

## Overview

Peak One Campground is located on the Dillon Reservoir near the town of
Frisco, offering an abundance of recreational activities. The reservoir is
encircled by Swan Mountain and the dramatic Gore and Tenmile Ranges. This
campground is an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.  
  
Due to the pine beetle infestation and removal of hazard trees, there is
little or no shade in the campground.

## Recreation

Dillon Reservoir, often referred to as Lake Dillon, is the greatest draw to
this campground. At 3,233 acres, and with 26.8 miles of shoreline, it is an
ideal spot for fishing, boating, and sailing.  
  
Anglers will find that the reservoir supports a healthy population of rainbow
and brown trout, with an occasional cutthroat trout finding its way into the
lake from feeder streams.  
  
Opportunities for hiking and biking in the area abound, including more than 7
paved miles of the 50-mile Summit County trail system.  
  
The Old Dillon Reservoir trail is a favorite. This short, easy trail has
spectacular views of the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide. The Old
Dillon Reservoir was built in the 1930s to supply water to the original town
of Dillon, which is now covered by the new Dillon Reservoir.

## Facilities

Peak One Campground has 80 sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs.
The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, flush
toilets(temporary out of service-vault toilets in place, and drinking water.
Electrical hook-ups are not available. Firewood is for sale from hosts at the
campground. Boat ramp access is available in the marinas located in the nearby
towns of Frisco and Dillon.

## 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.  
  
Described as being more vertical than horizontal, nearby Eagles Nest
Wilderness Area, designated in 1976, is a playground of craggy cliffs, sheer
rock faces, alpine lakes, and deep, forested valleys. Visitors will find foot
travel across this pristine area challenging and often strenuous, but will be
rewarded with spectacular scenery.  
  
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.

## Nearby Attractions

Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are
all located within 10 miles of Dillon Reservoir. These resorts stay open year
round.

## Contact Info

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

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Peak One Campground is located on the Dillon Reservoir near the town of Frisco, offering an abundance of recreational activities. The reservoir is encircled by Swan 
Mountain and the dramatic Gore and Tenmile Ranges. This campground is an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.<br/><br/>

Due to the pine beetle infestation and removal of hazard trees, there is little or no shade in the campground.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Dillon Reservoir, often referred to as Lake Dillon, is the greatest draw to this campground. At 3,233 acres, and with 26.8 miles of shoreline, it is an ideal spot for fishing, boating, and sailing.<br/><br/>  

Anglers will find that the reservoir supports a healthy population of rainbow and brown trout, with an occasional cutthroat trout finding its way into the lake from feeder streams.<br/><br/>
 
Opportunities for hiking and biking in the area abound, including more than 7 paved miles of the 50-mile Summit County trail system.<br/><br/> 

The Old Dillon Reservoir trail is a favorite. This short, easy trail has spectacular views of the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide. The Old Dillon Reservoir was built in the 1930s to supply water to the original town of Dillon, which is now covered by the new Dillon Reservoir.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Peak One Campground has 80 sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, flush toilets(temporary out of service-vault toilets in place, and drinking water. Electrical hook-ups are not available. Firewood is for sale from hosts at the campground. Boat ramp access is available in the marinas located in the nearby towns of Frisco and Dillon.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.<br/><br/>

Described as being more vertical than horizontal, nearby Eagles Nest Wilderness Area, designated in 1976, is a playground of craggy cliffs, sheer rock faces, alpine lakes, and deep, forested valleys. Visitors will find foot travel across this pristine area challenging and often strenuous, but will be rewarded with spectacular scenery.<br/><br/> 

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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are all located within 10 miles of Dillon Reservoir. These resorts stay open year round.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

PEAK ONE

Peak One

Firewood usually available at camp host - Site 33

## Overview

Piney Guard Station is a rustic cabin that was constructed in the 1930s as a
work station for Forest Service crews. This 14 by 22-ft. structure has a
single room and is built from logs. It is open both summer and winter with
spring and late fall closures.

## Recreation

The cabin is conveniently located in an area offering a variety of year-round
recreational activities. The Forest Service road leading to the cabin is used
by mountain bikers, hikers, snowshoers, cross-country skiers and snowmobilers.
This area is popular for hunting big and small game, game birds and waterfowl.

## Facilities

Piney Guard Station can sleep up to four people. It contains a bunk bed, two
cots, storage cabinets, a table and benches, and a woodstove. Skillet,
dishware and utensils are provided. A two burner stove and lantern are
provided. These require 16.4-oz. propane cylinder bottles, which are not
provided and are your responsibility. A picnic table and metal fire ring are
just outside the cabin’s door. A vault toilet is located approximately 50 feet
from the cabin. Guests can easily gather firewood around the cabin.  
  
No drinking water, electricity or trash service is available; guests must
bring their own water and garbage bags to pack out trash. Guests should
consider packing most items they would bring on a regular camping trip. Dogs
are allowed, please pick up after them and do not leave them unattended in or
around the cabin.

## Natural Features

Piney Guard Station is located at 9,100 feet in the White River National
Forest, Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger District, which is near Vail. The cabin is
nestled in a forest dominated by aspen, spruce, pine and fir trees. Guests can
enjoy views of the Gore Mountain Range from a meadow to the cabin’s north
side.  
  
Local wildlife, including moose, may be spotted near the lake, which sits
across the road from the cabin. The White River National Forest is also home
to elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, mule deer, Canada lynx and black bear.
Birders may see bald eagles, peregrine falcons, Barrow's golden-eye and black
swifts.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Piney Guard Station is a rustic cabin that was constructed in the 1930s as a work station for Forest Service crews. This 14 by 22-ft. structure has a single room and is built from logs. It is open both summer and winter with spring and late fall closures.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The cabin is conveniently located in an area offering a variety of year-round recreational activities. The Forest Service road leading to the cabin is used by mountain bikers, hikers, snowshoers, cross-country skiers and snowmobilers. This area is popular for hunting big and small game, game birds and waterfowl.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Piney Guard Station can sleep up to four people. It contains a bunk bed, two cots, storage cabinets, a table and benches, and a woodstove. Skillet, dishware and utensils are provided. A two burner stove and lantern are provided. These require 16.4-oz. propane cylinder bottles, which are not provided and are your responsibility.  A picnic table and metal fire ring are just outside the cabin’s door. A vault toilet is located approximately 50 feet from the cabin. Guests can easily gather firewood around the cabin.
<br/><br/>
No drinking water, electricity or trash service is available; guests must bring their own water and garbage bags to pack out trash. Guests should consider packing most items they would bring on a regular camping trip.  Dogs are allowed, please pick up after them and do not leave them unattended in or around the cabin. 
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Piney Guard Station is located at 9,100 feet in the White River National Forest, Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger District, which is near Vail. The cabin is nestled in a forest dominated by aspen, spruce, pine and fir trees.  Guests can enjoy views of the Gore Mountain Range from a meadow to the cabin’s north side. 
<br/><br/>
Local wildlife, including moose, may be spotted near the lake, which sits across the road from the cabin. The White River National Forest is also home to elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, mule deer, Canada lynx and black bear. Birders may see bald eagles, peregrine falcons, Barrow's golden-eye and black swifts.

The front of a wooden cabin in a forest

PINEY GUARD STATION 1

A stove and other furniture inside a wooden cabin

Piney Guard Station

Due to chimney damage, the wood burning stove will be removed from the cabin
until repairs can be made. Please plan accordingly for the cooler evening
temps as there will be no heat source within the cabin. For more information,
please call the Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District at 970-827-5715.

<p>Due to chimney damage, the wood burning stove will be removed from the cabin until repairs can be made. Please plan accordingly for the cooler evening temps as there will be no heat source within the cabin. For more information, please call the Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District at 970-827-5715.</p>

## Overview

Prairie Point Campground is located north of Silverthorne, near the upper end
of Green Mountain Reservoir along its east side. The reservoir is located 15
miles north of Silverthorne along Hwy 9 and has views of the Williams Fork and
Gore mountain ranges.

## Recreation

In addition to boating, there are a variety of activities including camping,
fishing, picnicking, jet skiing, water skiing, swimming and hiking.

## Facilities

There are 2 loops with vault toilets. Each site has a picnic table and fire
ring with most having parking spaces in front of the walk-in site. A few
parking spaces are long enough to accommodate small trailers.

## 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 eight wilderness areas,
four defined seasons and ten peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. The
White River National Forest was established in 1891 as the White River Plateau
Timber Reserve; the second such reserve to be named in the United States. In
1905, the newly formed Forest Service was given authority of the reserve. Long
before this designation, the area was home to the Ute Indians who followed
herds of elk and bison on their seasonal migrations. 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.

## Contact Info

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

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Prairie Point Campground is located north of Silverthorne, near the upper end of Green Mountain Reservoir along its east side. The reservoir is located 15 miles north of Silverthorne along Hwy 9 and has views of the Williams Fork and Gore mountain ranges. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>In addition to boating, there are a variety of activities including camping, fishing, picnicking, jet skiing, water skiing, swimming and hiking. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>There are 2 loops with vault toilets.  Each site has a picnic table and fire ring with most having parking spaces in front of the walk-in site. A few parking spaces are long enough to accommodate small trailers.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3-million-acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting eight wilderness areas, four defined seasons and ten peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. The White River National Forest was established in 1891 as the White River Plateau Timber Reserve; the second such reserve to be named in the United States. In 1905, the newly formed Forest Service was given authority of the reserve. Long before this designation, the area was home to the Ute Indians who followed herds of elk and bison on their seasonal migrations. 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.</p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

Prairie Point Campground

Prairie Point Campground (CO)

## Overview

At an elevation of 9,000 feet, Prospector Campground is in the heart of Summit
County in the White River National Forest.  
  
The sites offer open views to Dillon Reservoir and several mountain ranges, an
ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.  
  
Due to the pine beetle infestation and removal of hazard trees, there is
little or no shade in the campground.

## Recreation

Dillon Reservoir, often referred to as Lake Dillon, is the greatest draw to
this campground. At 3,233 acres and 26.8 miles of shoreline, Dillon Reservoir
is an ideal spot for fishing, boating, and sailing. The reservoir supports a
healthy population of rainbow trout and brown trout. Occasionally, a few
cutthroat trout make their way into the lake from feeder streams.  
  
Opportunities for hiking and biking include more than 7 paved miles of the
50-mile Summit County trail system.  
  
From the reservoir, the Old Dillon Reservoir trail is a favorite. This short,
easy trail has spectacular views of the Tenmile Range and the Continental
Divide. The Old Dillon Reservoir was built in the 1930s to supply water to the
original town of Dillon, which is now covered by the new Dillon Reservoir.  
  
For those wanting a bit more solitude, hiking in the Ptarmigan Wilderness area
is a wonderful escape from the crowds.

## Facilities

Prospector Campground has 105 sites, able to accommodate tents, trailers, and
RVs. Roads and spurs are not paved.  
  
The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets,
and drinking water. No electrical hook-ups are available. Firewood is for sale
from hosts at the campground.  
  
Boat ramp access is available in the marinas located in the nearby towns of
Frisco and Dillon.

## 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.  
  
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

Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are
all located within 10 miles from Dillon Reservoir. These resorts stay open
year round.

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
At an elevation of 9,000 feet, Prospector Campground is in the heart of Summit County in the White River National Forest.<br/><br/>

The sites offer open views to Dillon Reservoir and several mountain ranges, an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.<br/><br/>

Due to the pine beetle infestation and removal of hazard trees, there is little or no shade in the campground.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Dillon Reservoir, often referred to as Lake Dillon, is the greatest draw to this campground. At 3,233 acres and 26.8 miles of shoreline, Dillon Reservoir is an ideal spot for fishing, boating, and sailing. The reservoir supports a healthy population of rainbow trout and brown trout. Occasionally, a few cutthroat trout make their way into the lake from feeder streams.<br/><br/>
 
Opportunities for hiking and biking include more than 7 paved miles of the 50-mile Summit County trail system.<br/><br/> 

From the reservoir, the Old Dillon Reservoir trail is a favorite. This short, easy trail has spectacular views of the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide. The Old Dillon Reservoir was built in the 1930s to supply water to the original town of Dillon, which is now covered by the new Dillon Reservoir.<br/><br/>  

For those wanting a bit more solitude, hiking in the Ptarmigan Wilderness area is a wonderful escape from the crowds.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Prospector Campground has 105 sites, able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. Roads and spurs are not paved.<br/><br/>

The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water. No electrical hook-ups are available. Firewood is for sale from hosts at the campground.<br/><br/>

Boat ramp access is available in the marinas located in the nearby towns of Frisco and Dillon.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.<br/><br/>


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.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain ski resorts are all located within 10 miles from Dillon Reservoir. These resorts stay open year round.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

PROSPECTOR..

PROSPECTOR.

PROSPECTOR

Prospector

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.<br/><br/>

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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
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.<br/><br/> 

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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.<br/><br/>

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.<br/><br/>

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.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.<br/><br/><h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

REDSTONE

Redstone

## Overview

Located approximately 14 miles east of Basalt, Colorado, in the White River
National Forest, Ruedi Marina Campground is situated on Ruedi Reservoir at an
elevation of 7,800 feet.  
  
Sites at this campground open up to views of the reservoir and starry
nighttime skies. A mixed conifer forest hems in the shoreline and nearby peaks
offer an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.

## Recreation

Renowned for its fly fishing, Fryingpan River flows below Ruedi Dam. Here,
large rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout are plentiful in an area
nicknamed the "toilet bowl." The fish feed on Mysis shrimp, a small freshwater
shrimp stocked in the lake.  
  
The stretch of river from the dam down to the confluence of Fryingpan and the
Roaring Fork River has been designated as Gold Medal Waters by the Colorado
Wildlife Commission. Special regulations in this area include fishing only
with artificial flies and lures, and releasing all trout except brown trout,
with a limit of two fish over 14 inches.  
  
For hikers and bikers, the Ruedi Trail, located north of the reservoir, climbs
to the top of Red Table Mountain. The trailhead is located 200 feet north of
the Jeep trail near the boat ramp and parking lot. This eight mile trail gains
over 3,000 feet in elevation, leading hikers to a spectacular panoramic view
of the area.  
  
Boating, swimming, and water skiing are all possible. Interpretive programs
are popular activities.

## Facilities

Ruedi Marina Campground has eight standard sites suitable for trailers, and
RVs. The sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Guests also
have access to vault toilets and drinking water, but electrical hook-ups and
tent sites are not available.

## 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 eight wilderness areas,
four defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.  
  
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 nearby town of Aspen is a popular destination for visitors to the area.
From downhill skiing and world-class fly fishing, to dining and resorts, there
are a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunities in this resort mountain
town.

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Located approximately 14 miles east of Basalt, Colorado, in the White River National Forest, Ruedi Marina Campground is situated on Ruedi Reservoir at an elevation of 7,800 feet. <br/><br/>

Sites at this campground open up to views of the reservoir and starry nighttime skies. A mixed conifer forest hems in the shoreline and nearby peaks offer an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Renowned for its fly fishing, Fryingpan River flows below Ruedi Dam. Here, large rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout are plentiful in an area nicknamed the "toilet bowl." The fish feed on Mysis shrimp, a small freshwater shrimp stocked in the lake. <br/><br/>

The stretch of river from the dam down to the confluence of Fryingpan and the Roaring Fork River has been designated as Gold Medal Waters by the Colorado Wildlife Commission. Special regulations in this area include fishing only with artificial flies and lures, and releasing all trout except brown trout, with a limit of two fish over 14 inches. <br/><br/>

For hikers and bikers, the Ruedi Trail, located north of the reservoir, climbs to the top of Red Table Mountain. The trailhead is located 200 feet north of the Jeep trail near the boat ramp and parking lot. This eight mile trail gains over 3,000 feet in elevation, leading hikers to a spectacular panoramic view of the area. <br/><br/>

Boating, swimming, and water skiing are all possible. Interpretive programs are popular activities.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Ruedi Marina Campground has eight standard sites suitable for trailers, and RVs. The sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Guests also have access to vault toilets and drinking water, but electrical hook-ups and tent sites are not available.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting eight wilderness areas, four defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.<br/><br/>

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.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The nearby town of Aspen is a popular destination for visitors to the area. From downhill skiing and world-class fly fishing, to dining and resorts, there are a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunities in this resort mountain town.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

Ruedi Marina Campground

RUEDI MARINA CAMPGROUND

## Overview

Surrounded by mountains and nestled near the wilderness, the Shepherds Rim
Campground at Trappers Lake has 15 scenic campsites. Located at 9,720 feet in
elevation, visitors can locate this campground on the right side of the road
as you travel south from the Trappers Lake Outlet area.

## Recreation

Trappers Lake is known as the Cradle of Wilderness.  At approximately 302
surface acres, the lake contains a strain of native cutthroat trout and the
Colorado Parks and Wildlife operates a spawn collection station at the Cabin
Creek inlet during May and June.  
Trappers Lake lies completely within the Flat Tops Wilderness; motorized boats
and wheeled carts for boat transport are prohibited.

## Facilities

Shepherds Rim Campground has 16 sites suitable for tents, trailers and RVs.
The sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Guests also have
access to vault toilets and drinking water, but electrical hook-ups are not
available. There is an RV dump station within the Trappers Lake complex.

## 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 eight wilderness areas,
four defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.
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.

Shepherds Rim Campground at Trappers Lake is located adjacent to the Flat Tops
Wilderness, offering a natural environment with many pothole lakes,
surrounding glacier carved mountains, and access to trails and wilderness
areas. Wildlife frequent the area and moose, elk, deer, marmots, pine marten,
and an abundance of birds may be seen.

## Nearby Attractions

Fishing Access: Trappers Lake, Little Trappers Lake, Wall Lake, Fraser Creek,
Lake of the Woods

Trail Access: Little Trappers Trail #1814, Carhart Trail #1815, Trappers Lake
Trail #1816, Wall Lake Trail #1818, Island Lakes Trail #1842, Chinese Wall
Trail #1803, Deer Lake Trail #2021, South Derby Trail #1857, Himes Peak Trail
#1877

## Contact Info

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

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Surrounded by mountains and nestled near the wilderness, the Shepherds Rim Campground at Trappers Lake has 15 scenic campsites.  Located at 9,720 feet in elevation, visitors can locate this campground on the right side of the road as you travel south from the Trappers Lake Outlet area.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Trappers Lake is known as the <a href="http://prdp2fs.ess.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gjAwhwtDDw9_AI8zPyhQoY6BdkOyoCAGixyPg!/?ss=110215&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&cid=stelprdb5182895&navid=100000000000000&pnavid=null&position=Not%20Yet%20Determined.Html&ttype=detail&pname=White%20River%20National%20Forest-%20Special%20Places" rel="nofollow">Cradle of Wilderness. </a>
At approximately 302 surface acres, the lake contains a strain of native cutthroat trout and the Colorado  Parks and Wildlife  operates a spawn collection station at the Cabin Creek inlet during May and June. 
<br/>
Trappers Lake lies completely within the Flat Tops Wilderness; motorized boats and wheeled carts for boat transport are prohibited.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Shepherds Rim Campground has 16 sites suitable for tents, trailers and RVs. The sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Guests also have access to vault toilets and drinking water, but electrical hook-ups are not available. There is an RV dump station within the Trappers Lake complex.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting eight wilderness areas, four defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. 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.</p><p>Shepherds Rim Campground at Trappers Lake is located adjacent to the Flat Tops Wilderness, offering a natural environment with many pothole lakes, surrounding glacier carved mountains, and access to trails and wilderness areas. Wildlife frequent the area and moose, elk, deer, marmots, pine marten, and an abundance of birds may be seen.</p>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Fishing Access: Trappers Lake, Little Trappers Lake, Wall Lake, Fraser Creek, Lake of the Woods</p><p>Trail Access: Little Trappers Trail #1814, Carhart Trail #1815, Trappers Lake Trail #1816, Wall Lake Trail #1818, Island Lakes Trail #1842, Chinese Wall Trail #1803, Deer Lake Trail #2021, South Derby Trail #1857, Himes Peak Trail #1877</p>
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>

Shepherds Rim Campground

Shepherds Rim Campsite

Shepherds Rim Campground Entrance

## Overview

Silver Bar Campground is located approximately five miles southwest of Aspen,
Colorado, on the banks of Maroon Creek. The campground is adjacent to the
Maroon Bells Welcome Station. This small, primitive, campground features four
tent-only, walk-in sites with centralized vault toilets only a few yards away
from each campsite. A single accessible campsite is located near the toilets
and water source.  
  
The campground sits at an elevation of 8,460 feet, allowing guests to
experience warm summer days and cool evenings with probable afternoon
thunderstorms. Properly licensed anglers may fish in Maroon Creek, which runs
along the eastern edge of the campground. Come prepared for changing weather
conditions. Snow is possible even at the peak of summer.

## Recreation

For hikers and backpackers, the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area
epitomizes the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Starting from the Deadly Bells
Trailhead at Maroon Lake, the West Maroon Trail gains elevation through aspen
groves and evergreens, traverses boulder fields, crosses streams, and leads
hikers through high-elevation (10,000+ feet) mountain passes. Climbing through
alpine terrain, backpackers will find high mountain lakes and a smattering of
wildflowers in mid-summer. Check specific regulations for camping in the
Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area.  
  
For day hikers and horseback riders, nearby Maroon Creek Trail offers a less
crowded alternative to viewing the Maroon Bells, Pyramid Peak and the entire
Maroon valley. The gentle, flat terrain offers scenic stops that are great for
picnicking.

## Facilities

Silver Bar Campground has four walk-in, tent-only sites. Sites are equipped
with picnic tables, vault toilets, food storage lockers (bear boxes) and
campfire rings. Drinking water and electrical hook-ups are not available.

## Natural Features

The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is surrounded by the Maroon Bells-Snowmass
Wilderness. This wilderness is one of the five original Colorado wilderness
areas designated by the 1964 Wilderness Act. Its scenic value exudes from its
aspen groves, meadows of wildflowers, and dark forests of spruce and fir that
rise up from the valleys to alpine landscapes. Here, bighorn sheep, pika, and
ptarmigan find habitat above timberline.  
  
Towering over glacial valleys at over 14,000 feet in elevation, the Maroon
Bells are the most recognizable peaks in the Elk Mountains. The Maroon Bells
are unique in the Rockies in that they are made up of metamorphic sedimentary
mudstone that gives the peaks their maroon color and unstable nature for
climbing.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (970) 945-2521.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearby mountain resort town of Aspen is a popular destination for visitors
to the area. From downhill skiing and world-class fly fishing, to dining and
resorts, there is a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunities in this
mountain town.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Silver Bar Campground is located approximately five miles southwest of Aspen, Colorado, on the banks of Maroon Creek. The campground is adjacent to the Maroon Bells Welcome Station. This small, primitive, campground features four tent-only, walk-in sites with centralized vault toilets only a few yards away from each campsite. A single accessible campsite is located near the toilets and water source. <br/><br/> 

The campground sits at an elevation of 8,460 feet, allowing guests to experience warm summer days and cool evenings with probable afternoon thunderstorms. Properly licensed anglers may fish in Maroon Creek, which runs along the eastern edge of the campground. Come prepared for changing weather conditions. Snow is possible even at the peak of summer.<h2>Recreation</h2>
For hikers and backpackers, the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area epitomizes the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Starting from the Deadly Bells Trailhead at Maroon Lake, the West Maroon Trail gains elevation through aspen groves and evergreens, traverses boulder fields, crosses streams, and leads hikers through high-elevation (10,000+ feet) mountain passes. Climbing through alpine terrain, backpackers will find high mountain lakes and a smattering of wildflowers in mid-summer. Check specific regulations for camping in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area.<br/><br/>


For day hikers and horseback riders, nearby Maroon Creek Trail offers a less crowded alternative to viewing the Maroon Bells, Pyramid Peak and the entire Maroon valley. The gentle, flat terrain offers scenic stops that are great for picnicking.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Silver Bar Campground has four walk-in, tent-only sites. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets, food storage lockers (bear boxes) and campfire rings. Drinking water and electrical hook-ups are not available.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is surrounded by the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. This wilderness is one of the five original Colorado wilderness areas designated by the 1964 Wilderness Act. Its scenic value exudes from its aspen groves, meadows of wildflowers, and dark forests of spruce and fir that rise up from the valleys to alpine landscapes. Here, bighorn sheep, pika, and ptarmigan find habitat above timberline. <br/><br/> 

Towering over glacial valleys at over 14,000 feet in elevation, the Maroon Bells are the most recognizable peaks in the Elk Mountains. The Maroon Bells are unique in the Rockies in that they are made up of metamorphic sedimentary mudstone that gives the peaks their maroon color and unstable nature for climbing.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (970) 945-2521.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The nearby mountain resort town of Aspen is a popular destination for visitors to the area. From downhill skiing and world-class fly fishing, to dining and resorts, there is a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunities in this mountain town.

Silver Bar Campground

## Overview

Located just outside Aspen, Colorado, Silver Bell Campground is hemmed in by
aspen groves and subalpine forests on the banks of Maroon Creek.  
  
The campground sits at an elevation of 8,460 feet, allowing guests to
experience warm summer days and cool evenings with probable afternoon
thunderstorms. Come prepared for changing weather conditions. Snow is possible
even at the peak of summer.

## Recreation

For hikers and backpackers, the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area
epitomizes the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Starting from the Deadly Bells
Trailhead at Maroon Lake, the West Maroon Trail gains elevation through aspen
groves and evergreens, traverses boulder fields, crosses streams, and leads
hikers through high-elevation (10,000+ feet) mountain passes. Climbing through
alpine terrain, backpackers will find high mountain lakes and a smattering of
wildflowers in mid-summer. Check specific regulations for camping in the
Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area.  
  
For day hikers and horseback riders, nearby Maroon Creek Trail offers a less
crowded alternative to viewing the Maroon Bells, Pyramid Peak and the entire
Maroon valley. The gentle, flat terrain offers scenic stops that are great for
picnicking.

## Facilities

Silver Bell Campground has 14 sites, including tent-only and walk-in sites.
RVs and trailers are welcome at the standard sites. Sites are equipped with
picnic tables, vault toilets, food storage lockers (bear boxes) and campfire
rings. Drinking water and electrical hook-ups are not available.  
  
  
Silver Bell campsites 2-4 and 8-14 are not available for advanced reservation
on Recreation.gov and are set aside as first-come, first-served for up to the
five day stay limit. Please visit the welcome station on Maroon Creek Road
during staffed hours 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the day of arrival to check
availability. The campground is usually full before noon during peak
Summer/Fall season.

## Natural Features

The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is surrounded by the Maroon Bells-Snowmass
Wilderness. This wilderness is one of the five original Colorado wilderness
areas designated by the 1964 Wilderness Act. Its scenic value exudes from its
aspen groves, meadows of wildflowers, and dark forests of spruce and fir that
rise up from the valleys to alpine landscapes. Here, bighorn sheep, pika, and
ptarmigan find habitat above timberline.  
  
Towering over glacial valleys at over 14,000 feet in elevation, the Maroon
Bells are the most recognizable peaks in the Elk Mountains. The Maroon Bells
are unique in the Rockies in that they are made up of metamorphic sedimentary
mudstone that gives the peaks their maroon color and unstable nature for
climbing.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (970) 945-2521.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearby resort town of Aspen is a popular destination for visitors to the
area. From downhill skiing and world-class fly fishing, to dining and
shopping, there is a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunities in this
mountain town.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Located just outside Aspen, Colorado, Silver Bell Campground is hemmed in by aspen groves and subalpine forests on the banks of Maroon Creek.<br/><br/>

The campground sits at an elevation of 8,460 feet, allowing guests to experience warm summer days and cool evenings with probable afternoon thunderstorms. Come prepared for changing weather conditions. Snow is possible even at the peak of summer.<h2>Recreation</h2>
For hikers and backpackers, the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area epitomizes the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Starting from the Deadly Bells Trailhead at Maroon Lake, the West Maroon Trail gains elevation through aspen groves and evergreens, traverses boulder fields, crosses streams, and leads hikers through high-elevation (10,000+ feet) mountain passes. Climbing through alpine terrain, backpackers will find high mountain lakes and a smattering of wildflowers in mid-summer. Check specific regulations for camping in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area.<br/><br/>

For day hikers and horseback riders, nearby Maroon Creek Trail offers a less crowded alternative to viewing the Maroon Bells, Pyramid Peak and the entire Maroon valley. The gentle, flat terrain offers scenic stops that are great for picnicking.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Silver Bell Campground has 14 sites, including tent-only and walk-in sites. RVs and trailers are welcome at the standard sites. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets, food storage lockers (bear boxes) and campfire rings. Drinking water and electrical hook-ups are not available.  <br><br><br>Silver Bell campsites 2-4 and 8-14 are not available for advanced reservation on Recreation.gov and are set aside as first-come, first-served for up to the five day stay limit.  Please visit the welcome station on Maroon Creek Road during staffed hours 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the day of arrival to check availability.  The campground is usually full before noon during peak Summer/Fall season.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is surrounded by the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. This wilderness is one of the five original Colorado wilderness areas designated by the 1964 Wilderness Act. Its scenic value exudes from its aspen groves, meadows of wildflowers, and dark forests of spruce and fir that rise up from the valleys to alpine landscapes. Here, bighorn sheep, pika, and ptarmigan find habitat above timberline. <br/><br/>

Towering over glacial valleys at over 14,000 feet in elevation, the Maroon Bells are the most recognizable peaks in the Elk Mountains. The Maroon Bells are unique in the Rockies in that they are made up of metamorphic sedimentary mudstone that gives the peaks their maroon color and unstable nature for climbing.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (970) 945-2521.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The nearby resort town of Aspen is a popular destination for visitors to the area. From downhill skiing and world-class fly fishing, to dining and shopping, there is a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunities in this mountain town.

Silver Bell Campground

## Overview

Located just outside Aspen, Colorado, Silver Queen Campground is hemmed in by
aspen groves, a short walk from Maroon Creek, with views of 14,018 foot
Pyramid Peak.  
  
The campground sits at an elevation of 8,460 feet, allowing guests to
experience warm summer days and cool evenings with probable afternoon
thunderstorms. Come prepared for changing weather conditions. Snow is possible
even at the peak of summer.

## Recreation

For hikers and backpackers, the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area
epitomizes the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Starting from the Deadly Bells
Trailhead at Maroon Lake, the West Maroon Trail gains elevation through aspen
groves and evergreens, traverses boulder fields, crosses streams, and leads
hikers through high-elevation (10,000+ feet) mountain passes. Climbing through
alpine terrain, backpackers will find high mountain lakes and a smattering of
wildflowers in mid-summer. Check specific regulations for camping in the
Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area.  
  
For day hikers and horseback riders, nearby Maroon Creek Trail offers a less
crowded alternative to viewing the Maroon Bells, Pyramid Peak and the entire
Maroon valley. The gentle, flat terrain offers scenic stops that are great for
picnicking.

## Facilities

Silver Queen Campground has five campsites available for advanced reservation
which are able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. Sites are equipped
with picnic tables, vault toilets, food storage lockers (bear boxes), campfire
rings and drinking water. Electrical hook-ups are not available. Horses are
not allowed in the campground.

## Natural Features

The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is surrounded by the Maroon Bells-Snowmass
Wilderness. This wilderness is one of the five original Colorado wilderness
areas designated by the 1964 Wilderness Act. Its scenic value exudes from its
aspen groves, meadows of wildflowers, and dark forests of spruce and fir that
rise up from the valleys to alpine landscapes. Here, bighorn sheep, pika, and
ptarmigan find habitat above timberline.  
  
Towering over glacial valleys at over 14,000 feet in elevation, the Maroon
Bells are the most recognizable peaks in the Elk Mountains. The Maroon Bells
are unique in the Rockies in that they are made up of metamorphic sedimentary
mudstone that gives the peaks their maroon color and unstable nature for
climbing.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (970) 945-2521.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearby resort town of Aspen is a popular destination for visitors to the
area. From downhill skiing and world-class fly fishing, to dining and resorts,
there is a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunities in this mountain
town.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Located just outside Aspen, Colorado, Silver Queen Campground is hemmed in by aspen groves, a short walk from Maroon Creek, with views of 14,018 foot Pyramid Peak.<br/><br/> 

The campground sits at an elevation of 8,460 feet, allowing guests to experience warm summer days and cool evenings with probable afternoon thunderstorms. Come prepared for changing weather conditions. Snow is possible even at the peak of summer.<h2>Recreation</h2>
For hikers and backpackers, the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area epitomizes the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Starting from the Deadly Bells Trailhead at Maroon Lake, the West Maroon Trail gains elevation through aspen groves and evergreens, traverses boulder fields, crosses streams, and leads hikers through high-elevation (10,000+ feet) mountain passes. Climbing through alpine terrain, backpackers will find high mountain lakes and a smattering of wildflowers in mid-summer. Check specific regulations for camping in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area.<br/><br/> 


For day hikers and horseback riders, nearby Maroon Creek Trail offers a less crowded alternative to viewing the Maroon Bells, Pyramid Peak and the entire Maroon valley. The gentle, flat terrain offers scenic stops that are great for picnicking.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Silver Queen Campground has five campsites available for advanced reservation which are able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs.  Sites are equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets, food storage lockers (bear boxes), campfire rings and drinking water.  Electrical hook-ups are not available.  Horses are not allowed in the campground.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is surrounded by the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. This wilderness is one of the five original Colorado wilderness areas designated by the 1964 Wilderness Act. Its scenic value exudes from its aspen groves, meadows of wildflowers, and dark forests of spruce and fir that rise up from the valleys to alpine landscapes. Here, bighorn sheep, pika, and ptarmigan find habitat above timberline. <br/><br/> 

Towering over glacial valleys at over 14,000 feet in elevation, the Maroon Bells are the most recognizable peaks in the Elk Mountains. The Maroon Bells are unique in the Rockies in that they are made up of metamorphic sedimentary mudstone that gives the peaks their maroon color and unstable nature for climbing.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (970) 945-2521.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The nearby resort town of Aspen is a popular destination for visitors to the area. From downhill skiing and world-class fly fishing, to dining and resorts, there is a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunities in this mountain town.

Silver Queen Campground

## Overview

South Fork Campground in the White River National Forest offers **a scenic
camping experience along the South Fork of the White River**. Approximately
7,600 ft nestled in the South Fork Valley. Offers 18 sites suitable for tents,
trailers, RVs, and equestrian rigs.

The campground has well maintained gravel roads and parking spurs, with cement
pads at individual campsites. Vault toilets and trash services are available.
There is no potable water or hookups. Sites have picnic tables and fire-rings.
It's a popular spot for tubing and swimming in the river. There is also
excellent fly-fishing access along the South Fork of the White River right
beside the campground.

## Recreation

The South Fork Campground in White River National Forest offers opportunities
for fishing, hiking, and horseback riding, with access to the South Fork of
the White River and the Flat Tops Wilderness. The campground is situated among
cottonwoods and willows, and moose, elk and deer may be seen in the area.
**Caving in Spring Cave is allowed with a registration permit.**

## Facilities

South Fork Campground in the White River National Forest offers **a scenic
camping experience along the South Fork of the White River**. Approximately
7,600 ft nestled in the South Fork Valley. Offers 18 sites suitable for tents,
trailers, or RVs.

The campground has well maintained gravel roads and parking spurs. Vault
toilets and trash services are available. There is no potable water or
hookups. Sites have picnic tables and fire rings. It's a popular spot for
tubing and swimming in the river. There is also excellent fishing access along
the South Fork of the White River right beside the campground.

## Natural Features

South Fork Campground in White River National Forest is situated amongst
spruce, cottonwood, and willow trees, offering shaded campsites alongside the
South Fork of the White River. Moose, elk and deer are known to frequent the
area. The campground provides access to hiking trails. Spring Cave is close to
the campground.

## Contact Info

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

## Nearby Attractions

Located adjacent to the Flat Tops Wilderness, the area around South Fork
Campground is crisscrossed with numerous trails suitable for various skill
levels.

Trail Access: South Fork Trail #1827, Spring Cave Trail #1834, Cliff Lake
Trail #1831, Fowler Bench Trail #2253, Fowler Creek Trail #2254, Hill Creek
Trail #2255. Peltier Lake Trail #1826, Oyster Lake Trail #1825

Spring Cave is a short hike from the campground across the river ¾ of a mile
open April 15 th through August 15 th. Be sure to check local regulations and
complete a cave registration form at a ranger district office prior to
entering the cave.

Trappers Lake is further up County Road 8 and is a popular spot for fishing
and is surrounded by the Flat Tops Mountains.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>South Fork Campground in the White River National Forest offers <strong>a scenic camping experience along the South Fork of the White River</strong>. Approximately 7,600 ft nestled in the South Fork Valley. Offers 18 sites suitable for tents, trailers, RVs, and equestrian rigs.</p><p>The campground has well maintained gravel roads and parking spurs, with cement pads at individual campsites. Vault toilets and trash services are available. There is no potable water or hookups. Sites have picnic tables and fire-rings. It's a popular spot for tubing and swimming in the river. There is also excellent fly-fishing access along the South Fork of the White River right beside the campground.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The South Fork Campground in White River National Forest offers opportunities for fishing, hiking, and horseback riding, with access to the South Fork of the White River and the Flat Tops Wilderness. The campground is situated among cottonwoods and willows, and moose, elk and deer may be seen in the area. <strong>Caving in Spring Cave is allowed with a registration permit.</strong></p><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>South Fork Campground in the White River National Forest offers <strong>a scenic camping experience along the South Fork of the White River</strong>. Approximately 7,600 ft nestled in the South Fork Valley. Offers 18 sites suitable for tents, trailers, or RVs.</p><p>The campground has well maintained gravel roads and parking spurs. Vault toilets and trash services are available. There is no potable water or hookups. Sites have picnic tables and fire rings. It's a popular spot for tubing and swimming in the river. There is also excellent fishing access along the South Fork of the White River right beside the campground.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>South Fork Campground in White River National Forest is situated amongst spruce, cottonwood, and willow trees, offering shaded campsites alongside the South Fork of the White River. Moose, elk and deer are known to frequent the area. The campground provides access to hiking trails. Spring Cave is close to the campground.</p>
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Located adjacent to the Flat Tops Wilderness, the area around South Fork Campground is crisscrossed with numerous trails suitable for various skill levels. </p><p>Trail Access: South Fork Trail #1827, Spring Cave Trail #1834, Cliff Lake Trail #1831, Fowler Bench Trail #2253, Fowler Creek Trail #2254, Hill Creek Trail #2255. Peltier Lake Trail #1826, Oyster Lake Trail #1825</p><p>Spring Cave is a short hike from the campground across the river ¾ of a mile open April 15 th through August 15 th. Be sure to check local regulations and complete a cave registration form at a ranger district office prior to entering the cave.</p><p>Trappers Lake is further up County Road 8 and is a popular spot for fishing and is surrounded by the Flat Tops Mountains.</p>

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