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NOTE: As of 2018, the Aspen-Basalt Campground (20640 Highway 82, Basalt, CO, 81621) is no longer in operation as a campground. Located directly off of Highway 82 in Basalt, the former KOA campground was purchased in 2008 by the Aspen Skiing Company. Within the last year, the company has been converted the site into a permanent seasonal housing community for its employees. There are NO camping services available here. Details: Aspen Skiing Co. tweaks tiny house project to accommodate more workers

Area campgrounds with sewer service

The nearest campgrounds with electric and RV sewer services:

Campgrounds on Federal Land

The majority of campgrounds near Basalt are located up Frying Pan Road, and are near Ruedi Reservoir. Basalt is surrounded by National Forest and BLM land. The best resource for campgrounds and other points of interest is recreation.gov. Below is a list of campgrounds near Basalt, however there are many more option in the Roaring Fork Valley, particularly near the Maroon Bells, Independence Pass and the Crystal River Valley.

The campgrounds listed below are developed, yet more rustic, campgrounds, run by the White River National Forest. They offer basic amenities such as running water and restrooms (toilets may be compost-based).

White River National Forest – Alerts & Notices
Includes forest updates & information on closures.

White River National Forest Campground list

ASPEN – SOPRIS RANGER DISTRICT (Carbondale office)
620 Main Street; Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2266

Ruedi Marina Campground | White River National Forest

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Season Dates

Campground is open during the following season(s):

  • May 12, 2023 – September 30, 2023 (Peak Season)

During the above season(s), individual campsites are released on a 6-month rolling basis:

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.
 

Facilities

Ruedi Marina Campground has eight standard 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.

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. Recreation facilities consist of 4 campgrounds accommodating 81 campsites and 2 boat-launching ramps.  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. 40-foot maximum RV length. No hook ups available.

More details at www.recreation.gov

Mollie B Campground | White River National Forest

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Season Dates

Campground is open during the following season(s):

  • May 12, 2023 – September 30, 2023 (Peak Season)

During the above season(s), individual campsites are released on a 6-month rolling basis:

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.
 

Facilities

Mollie B Campground has 27 standard sites suitable for tents, trailers, and RVs. There is a maximum length of 40 feet for RVs. A dump station is available. 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.
 

More details at www.recreation.gov

Little Maud Campground | White River National Forest

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Season Dates

Campground is open during the following season(s):

  • May 12, 2023 – September 30, 2023 (Peak Season)

During the above season(s), individual campsites are released on a 6-month rolling basis:

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.
 

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.
 

More details at www.recreation.gov

Champman Campground (and group camping) | White River National Forest

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Season Dates

Campground is open during the following season(s):

  • May 17, 2019 – September 22, 2019 (Peak Season)

During the above season(s), individual campsites are released on a 6-month rolling basis:

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.
 

Facilities

Chapman Campground has 84 standard sites suitable for tents, trailers, and RVs. A group site is also available. The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water. Electrical hook-ups are not available. Trash and recycling collection is provided.
 

More details at www.recreation.gov

Dearhammer Campground | White River National Forest

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Season Dates

Campground is open during the following season(s):

  • May 17, 2019 – September 22, 2019 (Peak Season)

During the above season(s), individual campsites are released on a 6-month rolling basis:

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.
 

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.

More details at www.recreation.gov