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.

Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 12:34PM MDT until July 2 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

12:34 PM — July 2nd, 2:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 12:34PM MDT until July 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

12:34 PM — July 2nd, 2:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Air Quality Alert issued July 1 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

4:10 PM — July 2nd, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Walden, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Central City, Georgetown, Grand Junction, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Delta, Gunnison, Buena Vista, Salida, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, and Saguache. WHEN...900 AM Wednesday July 01 to 900 AM Thursday July 02 IMPACTS...Areas downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Thursday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

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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