Camp Hale Memorial
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.
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.
Need to Know
Please Note: One RV per single site, two RV’S per double site, three RV’S per triple site.
- Water is not available at this campground
- Due to the pine beetle infestation and removal of hazard trees, there is little or no shade in the campground
All food, beverages, trash and scented items must be properly stored when not attended. Bear-proof food lockers are provided at each site and bear-proof trash receptacles are provided at the campground.
In accordance with standard industry practices, there will be an additional vehicle fee per day on the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicles in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered as one vehicle for determining additional vehicle fees. The third and fourth motorcycle would also be considered as one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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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.
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.
Contact Information
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WHITE RIVER CO
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 970-468-7681
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
Located 15 miles south of the town of Minturn, Colorado on Hwy 24.
Take I-70 east from Grand Junction, Colorado, approximately 135 miles. Take exit 171 toward US-24 E. Keep right and follow signs for Minturn/Leadville, merging onto US-24 E. After 17 miles, take a slight left onto 10th Mountain Div Memorial Hwy. Take first left into Camp Hale.
From Denver: Take 1-70 west approximately 90 miles. Take exit 171 toward US-24 E. Keep right and follow signs for Minturn/Leadville, merging onto US-24 E. After 17 miles, take a slight left onto 10th Mountain Div Memorial Hwy. Take first left into Camp Hale.
Available Campsites
- Site 021, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
