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This group campground is located in a wide, flat, open valley sparsely forested by lodgepole pines. It is near the headwaters of the Eagle River and East Fork Eagle River. The Colorado Trail crosses within walking distance and the gravel roads in the Camp Hale area provide easy walking and bike paths. Fishing is also available in numerous small streams nearby. This group site accommodates groups of 1 - 200 people. A gathering area contains several picnic tables, a large fire ring, and pedestal cooking grates. Camping sites of various lengths are located throughout. This site is wheelchair accessible and has two accessible tent pads. There is no drinking water and no electric hook-ups or dump stations are available.
Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger Station
24747 US Highway 24
Minturn, CO 81645
(970) 827-5715
General Information
Directions:
(Off Interstate 70, take Exit 171 for Minturn, CO and Hwy 24)
From Minturn, CO take Highway 24 East for about 17 miles to Camp Hale. Enter Camp Hale on the left at the main entrance marked by stone pillars. Cross the bridge and turn right onto Forest Service Road 714. Follow this dirt road about 2.3 miles before turning right onto Forest Service Road 726. Follow this a short distance to the campground on the right.
Forest Service Roads in the area and the Colorado Trail provide riding from the campground.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
RV Camping
Reservation Info
This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70690&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
Pavement Type for Parking
dirt/gravel
Hookup - Water
no
Hookup - Sewer
no
Dump Stations
no
Hookups - Electric
no
Hours of Operation:
Rental info:
Group Camping
Fire Information
This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70690&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
Hookups - Electric
pedestal grills
No. of Accessible sites
1-200 people
Lake and Pond Fishing
Eagle River, Camp Hale Pond, and multiple beaver ponds.
Special Designations
The Colorado Division of Wildlife sets fishing regulations. Obtain their Colorado Fishing Regulations handbook for regulations.
Fish Species
trout
Water Temperature
cold
River and Stream Fishing
Eagle River, Camp Hale Pond, and multiple beaver ponds.
Special Designations
The Colorado Division of Wildlife sets fishing regulations. Obtain their Colorado Fishing Regulations handbook for regulations.