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Little Mattie Campground

Open

Open for the season. Sites are reservable through Recreation.gov with some first-come-first-served availability. 14-day stay limit.

White River National Forest

Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness

This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.

White River National Forest

Weed Free Forage Products

The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.

White River National Forest

Cave Closure and Restrictions

The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.

About

Little Mattie Campground occupies a prime location on Ruedi Reservoir in Colorado's White River National Forest. Situated at 7,800 feet elevation amid mixed conifer forest, the campground offers 19 standard sites suitable for tents, trailers, and RVs up to 30 feet. Each back-in site features a picnic table, campfire ring, and bear-resistant food storage locker. Campers have access to vault toilets and drinking water spigots, though no electrical hookups are available. The Fryingpan River below Ruedi Dam is renowned for its fly fishing. Large rainbow, brown, cutthroat, and brook trout feed on Mysis shrimp from the reservoir. The stretch from the dam to the Roaring Fork River confluence holds Gold Medal Waters designation, with regulations requiring artificial flies and lures only, and catch-and-release for all trout except browns over 14 inches. Beyond fishing, the area offers boating, swimming, and water skiing on the reservoir. The Ruedi Trail begins near the boat ramp and climbs over 3,000 feet across 8 miles to Red Mountain, rewarding hikers with panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.

Directions

From Basalt, CO, travel 16 miles east on Fryingpan River Road (County Road 104). About 1 mile past the Ruedi Reservoir dam, turn right into the Little Maud/Little Mattie/Mollie B campground complex.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store
Price $29

Vehicle

Max RV Length 30ft
Max Trailer Length 30ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email Help.WhiteRiver.Sopris@AmericanLL.com
Phone +1 (970) 927-0107

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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