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Little Maud Campground

Open

The campground is open. Reservations available through Recreation.gov; first-come, first-served sites also available. 14-day stay limit within any 30-day period applies forest-wide.

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 Maud Campground occupies a scenic position on Ruedi Reservoir in the White River National Forest, about 16 miles east of Basalt via Fryingpan River Road. At 7,800 feet elevation, the campground offers direct reservoir access with views of surrounding peaks and mixed conifer forest along the shoreline. The 21 standard sites plus host site feature gravel driveways, picnic tables, campfire rings, and bear-proof food lockers. The reservoir supports boating, swimming, water skiing, and sailboarding. Boat ramps are located at both Little Maud and nearby Mollie B campgrounds. The Fryingpan River below Ruedi Dam is renowned fly fishing water, designated as Gold Medal Waters by the Colorado Wildlife Commission. Large rainbow, brown, cutthroat, and brook trout feed on Mysis shrimp stocked in the lake. Special regulations apply: artificial flies and lures only, catch-and-release for all trout except brown trout (two fish over 14 inches allowed). For hikers and mountain bikers, the Ruedi Trail begins north of the reservoir near the boat ramp and climbs over 3,000 feet in 8 miles to the top of Red Table Mountain for panoramic views. The 14-day stay limit applies to all White River National Forest campgrounds within any 30-day period.

Directions

From I-70, take Exit 116 at Glenwood Springs to Highway 82 south to Basalt. In Basalt, turn east onto Fryingpan River Road and continue approximately 16 miles to the Ruedi Complex entrance.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $32

Vehicle

Max RV Length 40ft
Max Trailer Length 32ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email Help.WhiteRiver.Sopris@AmericanLL.com
Phone +1 (801) 226-3564

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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