Established Camping
Dearhamer Campground
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from September 23, 2023 through September 20, 2024.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from September 23, 2023 through September 20, 2024.
About
National Forest
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…
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
TravelerFishing trip with dad
My dad and I spent a week at deerhammer campground to fish. This is a favorite spot that my dad and son came to over the years. The fishing was good but compared to previous years the river and reservoir were really low. It was unusually hot. We made reservations six months in advance but still had…
ScoutLove this place
This is the perfect quiet little campground for a family. Stay away from camp grounds 4 & 7 is you can. They are the only ones with no tree coverage.
ScoutGreat small campground
Great small campground with about 13 sites. Half are stream side, but if you’re in one you’ll hear the steam as you sleep! Easy access to the lake and good fishing. Each site has a fire ring and table.
Host was friendly and kept campground clean.
Location
Dearhamer Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
From Basalt, travel east on Frying Pan River Road for approximately 20 miles, just past Ruedi Reservoir to Dearhamer Campground.
Coordinates
39.36088314 N
106.73868675 W