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Avalanche Campground

Avalanche Campground has 6 first-come first-serve campsites. It is located adjacent to Avalanche Creek. Fishing is available in Avalanche Creek and in the Crystal River, which is 3 miles downstream. One of the major trailheads into the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness is located adjacent to the campground. Proper food storage is required because of potential bear activity.

Dates and pricing listed under Developed Campgrounds.

General Information

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $21 per night

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.236566

Longitude: -107.203346

Directions

Avalanche Campground is 13 miles south of Carbondale on Highway 133.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Picnicking Picnicking

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Last updated June 6th, 2025