Redstone
REDSTONE
Part of White River National Forest
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.
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.
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.
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.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.Important Notices
Please Note: One RV per single site, two RV’S per double site, or one vehicle per single tent site or two vehicle per double tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.
- Electric and water hook-ups are only available in the Allgeier and Osgood Loops; there are no hook-ups available in the Mechau Loop
Maximum RV length is 40 feet including tow vehicle
- No dump station on site
Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
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.
- 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.
Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only.
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Campers must occupy the site the first night at a campsite. This precents booking the site for Fri-Sun and showing up on a Saturday.
Campers may leave the site for 24 hours and must occupy the site otherwise. This allows a camper to say go for an overnight backpack trip in the woods for one night and come back to their campsite the next day.
Available Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE - Historic Sites
- BIKING - Biking
Directions
Take I-70 west of Denver to exit 116 (Highway 82 East Glenwood Springs/Aspen). Follow 82 E for about 12 miles, then turn right onto Highway 133 south. Drive about 15 miles, then turn left at north entrance to the town of Redstone, CO. Campground is on left.
Cancellation Policy
<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>
Contact Information
Phone: 970-927-0107
Aspen Sopris Ranger District PO Box 309CARBONDALE, CO 81623
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 004, Loop ALLG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 006/007, Loop ALLG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop MECH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 36, Loop MECH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop MECH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop ALLG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop MECH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop ALLG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop OSGO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop MECH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop OSGO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop OSGO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 018/019, Loop OSGO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop MECH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 33, Loop MECH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop MECH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 30, Loop MECH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop OSGO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop OSGO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop OSGO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop ALLG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 31, Loop MECH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop OSGO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 017, Loop OSGO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 34/35, Loop MECH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 32, Loop MECH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop MECH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 38, Loop MECH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop ALLG, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop MECH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop OSGO, Type Standard Electric
