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Camp Hale East Fork Group Campground
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.
View a photo gallery of East Fork Group Campground.
**Bear activity has been increasing. For this reason a food storage order is in effect at all developed campgrounds on the Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger District, and the Piney Guard Station, Tigiwon Lodge, Mount of the Holy Cross Overlook, Homestake Road FSR 703, and Nolan Creek Road. This order requires all food and refuse to be stored in hard-sided vehicles, approved bear-resistant containers, or supended at least 10 feet clear of the ground at all points and four feet horizontally from any supporting tree or pole. This order has been issued to provide for public safety and wildlife conservation. Hopefully it will reduce wildlife habituation problems.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | Reservations can be made by visiting Recreation.gov. Reservations must be made 4 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 months in advance. |
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| Fees: | Check our forest-wide campground table for current pricing. |
| Open Season: | 5/21/2021 - 10/3/2021 |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | A food storage order is in effect |
| Closest Towns: | Red Cliff, CO |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilets |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire: California Land Management Services, d/b/a White River Recreation Company |
| Information Center: | Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger District |
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.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Forest Service Roads in the area and the Colorado Trail provide riding from the campground.| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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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: | |
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| 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. |
| Fish Species | trout |
| Water Temperature | cold |
Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Backpacking
Horse Riding
Viewing Scenery
Scenic Driving
| Vehicle Clearence | passenger car |