USDA Forest Service · Colorado
Camp Hale East Fork Group
USDA Forest Service · Colorado, United States · in Camp Hale - Continental Divide National Monument
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- May 24 to October 2
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 9,413 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- EAST FORK CAMPGROUND (NFSR 726.1A) · native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- White River National Forest
- Nearest town
- Minturn
- Address
- Eagle Holy Cross Ranger District PO Box 190, Minturn, CO, 81645
- Phone
- 970-468-7681
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Located in the wide-open spaces of a lush green valley near the headwaters of the Eagle River and East Fork Eagle River, Camp Hale East Fork is the ideal spot for large group camping.
The surrounding White River National Forest offers campers a recreational oasis and an exciting Wilderness experience.
Recreation
The famous Colorado Trail winds within walking distance of the campground, offering hiking, horseback riding and opportunities for wildlife viewing to guests. Several paths throughout the campground also provide easy walking and biking areas.
Fishing is available in the numerous streams nearby, including both the Eagle and East Fork Eagle River, the Camp Hale Pond and several beaver ponds, with various types of trout available.
Facilities
East Fork Group site has one site available for reservation: There is no electric hook-up or water available at this site.
Group Site facilities include: hardened parking for up to approximately 20 campers/RV's depending on the size. Vehicles are restricted to hardened areas only. The site has 8 regular fire rings, and 1 group size fire ring, 1 pedestal grill, 3 food lockers, 1 double and 1 single vault toilet and 10 picnic tables.
Garbage is disposed of at the Camp Hale Memorial Campground.
Natural Features
Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is the top recreation forest in the nation. Known as the birthplace of wilderness and home to world-renowned skiing, the White River Forest has something to offer every outdoor enthusiast.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
Nearby Attractions
The White River National Forest is home to several skiing and Wilderness areas, providing countless recreational opportunities for campers.
Charges & Cancellations
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 10° | -17° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 12° | -9° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 37° | 17° | 2° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 24° | 2° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 52° | 33° | 21° | 62° | 10 of 11 |
| June | 64° | 39° | 28° | 78° | 3 of 11 |
| July | 74° | 48° | 38° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 71° | 47° | 40° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 66° | 42° | 18° | 75° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 52° | 32° | 2° | 61° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 41° | 15° | -8° | 54° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 30° | 10° | -10° | 46° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Camp Hale Memorial · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 21 sites
- Homestake Designated Dispersed · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Hornsilver Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Gold Park Campground · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi
- Halfmoon Campground · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi
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