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Reviews (158)
What Guests Are Saying
Dearhamer Campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained environment, with excellent fishing and a serene ambiance provided by the nearby river. Reviewers praised the cleanliness of the facilities, particularly the pit toilets, and the friendliness of the camp hosts. While there were some concerns about site assignments and off-leash dogs, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a favorite spot for many visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Dearhamer Campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained environment, with excellent fishing and a serene ambiance provided by the nearby river. Reviewers praised the cleanliness of the facilities, particularly the pit toilets, and the friendliness of the camp hosts. While there were some concerns about site assignments and off-leash dogs, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a favorite spot for many visitors.
Review Summary
Michelle B
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: DEARHAMER CAMPGROUND
Jean is Awesome!!! A truly amazing camp host. We have had the pleasure of getting to know her over the years. She is helpful and a huge help. She is knowledge of the area and makes great suggestions
Michelle B
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: DEARHAMER CAMPGROUND
Jean is Awesome!!! A truly amazing camp host. We have had the pleasure of getting to know her over the years. She is helpful and a huge help. She is knowledge of the area and makes great suggestions
Casondra F
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: DEARHAMER CAMPGROUND
the views are breathtaking. Jean was a wonderful camp host. Hope to come back soon
Casondra F
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: DEARHAMER CAMPGROUND
the views are breathtaking. Jean was a wonderful camp host. Hope to come back soon
Pamela A
VerifiedAugust 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: DEARHAMER CAMPGROUND
The campground is looking pretty run down, but overall we had a nice time.
Jean, was pleasant, not around much, so kind of unaware of what was going on in her campground. She kept the bathrooms stocked and relatively clean.
We were in #12, and would like to submit a suggestion in regards to the road that goes up to the cabin and Black Bess. Cars go flying by on that road, very dangerous, and very dusty for the campgrounds on that end. A simple speed bump, like the ones in the campground, would alleviate that problem. The cost would be minimal, and would be such an improvement.
Was surprised to see the thistles taking over. Like I said, Jean was pleasant, but she obviously doesn't take pride in her campground. We love Reudi, and hate to see it in such poor condition. Whomever is running the show up there, needs to come down from their ivory tower and check out the conditions of the campgrounds.
On another note, the reservation system! Needs work!!! Hard to book a two week vacation in one spot. Weekends are booked in all the prime spots. Could there be a minimum of nights? We noticed sites being empty all thru the week, just occupied on the weekends. You've got to be loosing money. Rental cabins have a minimum of 4 days. Keeps the locals from monopolizing prime spots on the weekends. A thought to consider!
You are an organization that caters to families, families sharing quality time. Forget about the almighty $$$, for just a bit, be a part of the solution. Create an environment that is family friendly. Geared towards families spending time together creating memories.
Pamela A
VerifiedAugust 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: DEARHAMER CAMPGROUND
The campground is looking pretty run down, but overall we had a nice time.
Jean, was pleasant, not around much, so kind of unaware of what was going on in her campground. She kept the bathrooms stocked and relatively clean.
We were in #12, and would like to submit a suggestion in regards to the road that goes up to the cabin and Black Bess. Cars go flying by on that road, very dangerous, and very dusty for the campgrounds on that end. A simple speed bump, like the ones in the campground, would alleviate that problem. The cost would be minimal, and would be such an improvement.
Was surprised to see the thistles taking over. Like I said, Jean was pleasant, but she obviously doesn't take pride in her campground. We love Reudi, and hate to see it in such poor condition. Whomever is running the show up there, needs to come down from their ivory tower and check out the conditions of the campgrounds.
On another note, the reservation system! Needs work!!! Hard to book a two week vacation in one spot. Weekends are booked in all the prime spots. Could there be a minimum of nights? We noticed sites being empty all thru the week, just occupied on the weekends. You've got to be loosing money. Rental cabins have a minimum of 4 days. Keeps the locals from monopolizing prime spots on the weekends. A thought to consider!
You are an organization that caters to families, families sharing quality time. Forget about the almighty $$$, for just a bit, be a part of the solution. Create an environment that is family friendly. Geared towards families spending time together creating memories.
Lindsay F
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: DEARHAMER CAMPGROUND
This campground was absolutely perfect. There was fire wood available to buy, they provided you with fire starter & a screen lid to keep the fire contained, the restrooms were very clean, the sites were spacious, it’s extremely off the grid, and the views nearby are absolutely breathtaking. Oh and there’s also an eagle that lives nearby and is very active. Definitely the highlight of our trip to CO and has turned me into a camping person.
Lindsay F
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: DEARHAMER CAMPGROUND
This campground was absolutely perfect. There was fire wood available to buy, they provided you with fire starter & a screen lid to keep the fire contained, the restrooms were very clean, the sites were spacious, it’s extremely off the grid, and the views nearby are absolutely breathtaking. Oh and there’s also an eagle that lives nearby and is very active. Definitely the highlight of our trip to CO and has turned me into a camping person.
carol m
VerifiedAugust 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: DEARHAMER CAMPGROUND
Very pretty setting, fresh water accesses, fairly decent outhouses, very quiet, lots of wildlife, its right next to a river with a trail that leads to it, the drive is a little rough and your vehicle had to be under 35 ft to go on the main road, but overall a great experience.
carol m
VerifiedAugust 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: DEARHAMER CAMPGROUND
Very pretty setting, fresh water accesses, fairly decent outhouses, very quiet, lots of wildlife, its right next to a river with a trail that leads to it, the drive is a little rough and your vehicle had to be under 35 ft to go on the main road, but overall a great experience.
Location & Directions for Dearhamer Campground
Aspen Sopris Ranger District Po Box 309, Carbondale, CO 81623 United States
Elevation: 2,370 ft
Getting There
From Basalt, travel east on Frying Pan River Road for approximately 20 mi, just past Ruedi Reservoir to Dearhamer Campground.
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Last updated: October 20, 2026