Established Camping
Ruedi Marina Campground
Warning 4 Alerts are In Effect
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Warning 4 Alerts are In Effect
There are 4 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
The Ruedi Boat Ramp Parking Lot will be closed May 1 through May 16, 2025 to allow for heavy maintenance. American Land and Leisure, our campground concessionaire has hired a vendor to clean, seal, and re-stripe the parking lot with numbered parking spaces for those who draw a lottery parking space along with daily visitors. They will also stripe the Aquatic Nuisance Decontamination Station to facilitate ingress and egress to the station. There will be no motorized access to the reservoir from the Ruedi Boat Ramp access road. You will not be able to launch a motorized watercraft during this timeframe. We understand this is an inconvenience, but we are excited to get this heavy maintenance performed on the parking lot. For more information contact the Aspen Sopris Ranger District at 970-925-3445
ATTENTION BE BEAR AWARE Bears are active in all campgrounds, It is important that you store all food (dry, fresh, frozen, packaged, etc.), all beverages (canned, bottled, fresh, frozen etc.), all pet food and any product that has an odor in a locked food storage locker at the site, locked vehicle (windows and door must be locked), or in your locked camper with all windows, doors and hatches locked when you are not with it. Help us keep you and bears safe.
Dogs are required to be on leash at all times in campgrounds. Not complying can result in loss of campsite and possible fines.
Quiet Hours: 10pm - 6am. This means no use of generators during this time.
Ruedi Marina Campground is located near Carbondale in the White River National Forest. The area features mountainous terrain with a reservoir nearby, offering opportunities for water activities. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer, and visitors can explore the nearby Ruedi Reservoir and Fryingpan River for fishing and boating.
Description
US Forest Service
White River National Forest
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.
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.
Location
Ruedi Marina Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
Take I-70 west of Denver to Glenwood Springs Exit 116, Highway 82 to Basalt. At Basalt, take Frying Pan Road 15 miles to the Ruedi Complex Entrance.
Coordinates
39.3727778 N
106.8138889 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 12 min from Grand Junction
- 3 hrs 27 min from Denver
- 3 hrs 37 min from Boulder
- 4 hrs 15 min from Colorado Springs
